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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.19, 33,897.18 and 17,674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.19, 33,897.18 and 17,674.64 is: 26,476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.19 : 33,897.18 = 17,674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.19/33,897.18 = 17,674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.19x = 33,897.18 × 17,674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.19x = 599,120,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,120,477.42/22,628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.73

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