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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.44, 33,853.84 and 17,927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.44, 33,853.84 and 17,927.32 is: 26,881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.44 : 33,853.84 = 17,927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.44/33,853.84 = 17,927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.44x = 33,853.84 × 17,927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.44x = 606,908,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,908,622.91/22,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,881.20

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