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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,626.38, 33,964.40 and 17,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,626.38, 33,964.40 and 17,976.28 is: 26,984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,626.38 : 33,964.40 = 17,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,626.38/33,964.40 = 17,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,626.38x = 33,964.40 × 17,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,626.38x = 610,553,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,553,564.43/22,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,984.15

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