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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,009.43, 32,983.09 and 17,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,009.43, 32,983.09 and 17,055.88 is: 25,559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,009.43 : 32,983.09 = 17,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,009.43/32,983.09 = 17,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,009.43x = 32,983.09 × 17,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,009.43x = 562,555,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,555,625.07/22,009.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,559.75

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