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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.43, 32,984.58 and 17,056.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.43, 32,984.58 and 17,056.89 is: 25,561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.43 : 32,984.58 = 17,056.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.43/32,984.58 = 17,056.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.43x = 32,984.58 × 17,056.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.43x = 562,614,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,614,352.76/22,010.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.26

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