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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,624.38, 33,961.40 and 17,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,624.38, 33,961.40 and 17,974.28 is: 26,981.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,624.38 : 33,961.40 = 17,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,624.38/33,961.40 = 17,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,624.38x = 33,961.40 × 17,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,624.38x = 610,431,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,431,453.11/22,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,981.14

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