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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.32, 33,895.87 and 17,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.32, 33,895.87 and 17,673.76 is: 26,475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.32 : 33,895.87 = 17,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.32/33,895.87 = 17,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.32x = 33,895.87 × 17,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.32x = 599,067,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,067,471.37/22,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,475.41

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