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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.98, 33,661.39 and 17,764.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.98, 33,661.39 and 17,764.37 is: 26,605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.98 : 33,661.39 = 17,764.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.98/33,661.39 = 17,764.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.98x = 33,661.39 × 17,764.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.98x = 597,973,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,973,386.67/22,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,605.00

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