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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,615.60, 33,923.40 and 17,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,615.60, 33,923.40 and 17,366.80 is: 26,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,615.60 : 33,923.40 = 17,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,615.60/33,923.40 = 17,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,615.60x = 33,923.40 × 17,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,615.60x = 589,140,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,140,903.12/22,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.20

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