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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,393.83, 33,596.90 and 17,729.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,393.83, 33,596.90 and 17,729.37 is: 26,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,393.83 : 33,596.90 = 17,729.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,393.83/33,596.90 = 17,729.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,393.83x = 33,596.90 × 17,729.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,393.83x = 595,651,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,651,870.95/22,393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.93

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