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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,611.16, 33,904.31 and 17,960.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,611.16, 33,904.31 and 17,960.95 is: 26,931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,611.16 : 33,904.31 = 17,960.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,611.16/33,904.31 = 17,960.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,611.16x = 33,904.31 × 17,960.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,611.16x = 608,953,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,953,616.69/22,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,931.55

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