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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,655.06, 33,938.66 and 17,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,655.06, 33,938.66 and 17,983.70 is: 26,940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,655.06 : 33,938.66 = 17,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,655.06/33,938.66 = 17,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,655.06x = 33,938.66 × 17,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,655.06x = 610,342,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,342,679.84/22,655.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,940.68

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