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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,388.54, 33,551.42 and 17,687.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,388.54, 33,551.42 and 17,687.97 is: 26,507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,388.54 : 33,551.42 = 17,687.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,388.54/33,551.42 = 17,687.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,388.54x = 33,551.42 × 17,687.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,388.54x = 593,456,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,456,421.98/22,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,507.16

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