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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473.15, 33,657.21 and 17,761.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473.15, 33,657.21 and 17,761.54 is: 26,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473.15 : 33,657.21 = 17,761.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473.15/33,657.21 = 17,761.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473.15x = 33,657.21 × 17,761.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473.15x = 597,803,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,803,792.90/22,473.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.80

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