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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,612.91, 33,906.93 and 17,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,612.91, 33,906.93 and 17,962.70 is: 26,934.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,612.91 : 33,906.93 = 17,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,612.91/33,906.93 = 17,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,612.91x = 33,906.93 × 17,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,612.91x = 609,060,011.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,060,011.51/22,612.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,934.17

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