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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.58, 33,660.78 and 17,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.58, 33,660.78 and 17,763.96 is: 26,604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.58 : 33,660.78 = 17,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.58/33,660.78 = 17,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.58x = 33,660.78 × 17,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.58x = 597,948,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,948,749.49/22,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.37

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