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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,486.66, 33,677.52 and 17,775.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,486.66, 33,677.52 and 17,775.05 is: 26,621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,486.66 : 33,677.52 = 17,775.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,486.66/33,677.52 = 17,775.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,486.66x = 33,677.52 × 17,775.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,486.66x = 598,619,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,619,466.82/22,486.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.09

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