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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,470.98, 33,653.90 and 17,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,470.98, 33,653.90 and 17,759.36 is: 26,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,470.98 : 33,653.90 = 17,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,470.98/33,653.90 = 17,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,470.98x = 33,653.90 × 17,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,470.98x = 597,671,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,671,854.04/22,470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,597.50

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