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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.43, 32,987.58 and 17,058.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.43, 32,987.58 and 17,058.89 is: 25,564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.43 : 32,987.58 = 17,058.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.43/32,987.58 = 17,058.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.43x = 32,987.58 × 17,058.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.43x = 562,731,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,731,498.59/22,012.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.26

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