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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.97, 33,507 and 17,658.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.97, 33,507 and 17,658.27 is: 26,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.97 : 33,507 = 17,658.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.97/33,507 = 17,658.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.97x = 33,507 × 17,658.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.97x = 591,675,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,675,652.89/22,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.56

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