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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,580.16, 33,870.08 and 17,653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,580.16, 33,870.08 and 17,653.94 is: 26,480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,580.16 : 33,870.08 = 17,653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,580.16/33,870.08 = 17,653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,580.16x = 33,870.08 × 17,653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,580.16x = 597,940,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,940,360.12/22,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.79

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