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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.83, 33,854.40 and 17,927.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.83, 33,854.40 and 17,927.71 is: 26,881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.83 : 33,854.40 = 17,927.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.83/33,854.40 = 17,927.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.83x = 33,854.40 × 17,927.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.83x = 606,931,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,931,865.42/22,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,881.76

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