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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,639.68, 33,988.80 and 17,448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,639.68, 33,988.80 and 17,448.96 is: 26,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,639.68 : 33,988.80 = 17,448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,639.68/33,988.80 = 17,448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,639.68x = 33,988.80 × 17,448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,639.68x = 593,069,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,069,211.65/22,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.01

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