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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,493.17, 33,687.27 and 17,781.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,493.17, 33,687.27 and 17,781.55 is: 26,630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,493.17 : 33,687.27 = 17,781.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,493.17/33,687.27 = 17,781.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,493.17x = 33,687.27 × 17,781.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,493.17x = 599,011,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,011,875.87/22,493.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.83

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