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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.23, 32,927.72 and 17,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.23, 32,927.72 and 17,094.24 is: 25,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.23 : 32,927.72 = 17,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.23/32,927.72 = 17,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.23x = 32,927.72 × 17,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.23x = 562,874,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,874,262.86/22,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.60

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