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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.41, 33,566.58 and 17,914.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.41, 33,566.58 and 17,914.37 is: 26,871.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.41 : 33,566.58 = 17,914.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.41/33,566.58 = 17,914.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.41x = 33,566.58 × 17,914.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.41x = 601,324,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,324,133.75/22,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,871.93

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