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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,476.78, 33,714.90 and 17,550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,476.78, 33,714.90 and 17,550.48 is: 26,325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,476.78 : 33,714.90 = 17,550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,476.78/33,714.90 = 17,550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,476.78x = 33,714.90 × 17,550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,476.78x = 591,712,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,712,678.15/22,476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.51

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