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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.80, 32,956.80 and 17,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.80, 32,956.80 and 17,091.20 is: 25,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.80 : 32,956.80 = 17,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.80/32,956.80 = 17,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.80x = 32,956.80 × 17,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.80x = 563,271,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,271,260.16/22,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,588.35

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