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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,491.17, 33,684.27 and 17,779.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,491.17, 33,684.27 and 17,779.55 is: 26,627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,491.17 : 33,684.27 = 17,779.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,491.17/33,684.27 = 17,779.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,491.17x = 33,684.27 × 17,779.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,491.17x = 598,891,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,891,162.68/22,491.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.83

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