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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,341.69, 33,446.93 and 17,628.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,341.69, 33,446.93 and 17,628.71 is: 26,391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,341.69 : 33,446.93 = 17,628.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,341.69/33,446.93 = 17,628.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,341.69x = 33,446.93 × 17,628.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,341.69x = 589,625,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,625,973.98/22,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,391.29

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