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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.43, 32,986.08 and 17,057.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.43, 32,986.08 and 17,057.89 is: 25,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.43 : 32,986.08 = 17,057.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.43/32,986.08 = 17,057.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.43x = 32,986.08 × 17,057.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.43x = 562,672,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,672,924.17/22,011.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.76

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