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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473.98, 33,658.40 and 17,762.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473.98, 33,658.40 and 17,762.37 is: 26,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473.98 : 33,658.40 = 17,762.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473.98/33,658.40 = 17,762.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473.98x = 33,658.40 × 17,762.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473.98x = 597,852,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,852,865.60/22,473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,602.01

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