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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,492.17, 33,685.77 and 17,780.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,492.17, 33,685.77 and 17,780.55 is: 26,629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,492.17 : 33,685.77 = 17,780.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,492.17/33,685.77 = 17,780.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,492.17x = 33,685.77 × 17,780.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,492.17x = 598,951,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,951,517.77/22,492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,629.33

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