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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.04, 32,977.32 and 17,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.04, 32,977.32 and 17,313.72 is: 25,933.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.04 : 32,977.32 = 17,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.04/32,977.32 = 17,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.04x = 32,977.32 × 17,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.04x = 570,960,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,960,084.83/22,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,933.82

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