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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.38, 33,965.90 and 17,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.38, 33,965.90 and 17,977.28 is: 26,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.38 : 33,965.90 = 17,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.38/33,965.90 = 17,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.38x = 33,965.90 × 17,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.38x = 610,614,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,614,494.75/22,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,985.65

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