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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.64, 33,488.64 and 17,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.64, 33,488.64 and 17,901.54 is: 26,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.64 : 33,488.64 = 17,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.64/33,488.64 = 17,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.64x = 33,488.64 × 17,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.64x = 599,498,228.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,498,228.51/22,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,805.63

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