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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,472.98, 33,656.90 and 17,761.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,472.98, 33,656.90 and 17,761.36 is: 26,600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472.98 : 33,656.90 = 17,761.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472.98/33,656.90 = 17,761.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472.98x = 33,656.90 × 17,761.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472.98x = 597,792,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,792,317.38/22,472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.49

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