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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,626.32, 33,894.38 and 17,672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,626.32, 33,894.38 and 17,672.76 is: 26,473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,626.32 : 33,894.38 = 17,672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,626.32/33,894.38 = 17,672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,626.32x = 33,894.38 × 17,672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,626.32x = 599,007,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,007,154.73/22,626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.92

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