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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,474.15, 33,658.70 and 17,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,474.15, 33,658.70 and 17,762.54 is: 26,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,474.15 : 33,658.70 = 17,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,474.15/33,658.70 = 17,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,474.15x = 33,658.70 × 17,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,474.15x = 597,864,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,864,005.10/22,474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,602.30

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