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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.24, 33,650.42 and 17,808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.24, 33,650.42 and 17,808.12 is: 26,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.24 : 33,650.42 = 17,808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.24/33,650.42 = 17,808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.24x = 33,650.42 × 17,808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.24x = 599,250,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,250,628.37/22,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.88

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