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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,486.99, 33,677.97 and 17,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,486.99, 33,677.97 and 17,775.36 is: 26,621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,486.99 : 33,677.97 = 17,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,486.99/33,677.97 = 17,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,486.99x = 33,677.97 × 17,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,486.99x = 598,638,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,638,040.82/22,486.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.53

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