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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,487.99, 33,679.47 and 17,776.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,487.99, 33,679.47 and 17,776.36 is: 26,623.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,487.99 : 33,679.47 = 17,776.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,487.99/33,679.47 = 17,776.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,487.99x = 33,679.47 × 17,776.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,487.99x = 598,698,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,698,383.33/22,487.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,623.03

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