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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.80, 33,672.60 and 17,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.80, 33,672.60 and 17,462.40 is: 26,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.80 : 33,672.60 = 17,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.80/33,672.60 = 17,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.80x = 33,672.60 × 17,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.80x = 588,004,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,004,410.24/22,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,176.81

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