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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.37, 33,622.14 and 17,789.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.37, 33,622.14 and 17,789.26 is: 26,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.37 : 33,622.14 = 17,789.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.37/33,622.14 = 17,789.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.37x = 33,622.14 × 17,789.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.37x = 598,112,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,112,990.22/22,439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.62

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