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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,647.60, 33,971.40 and 17,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,647.60, 33,971.40 and 17,463.60 is: 26,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,647.60 : 33,971.40 = 17,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,647.60/33,971.40 = 17,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,647.60x = 33,971.40 × 17,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,647.60x = 593,262,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,262,941.04/22,647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.40

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