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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,017.61, 32,984.89 and 17,063.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,017.61, 32,984.89 and 17,063.03 is: 25,562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,017.61 : 32,984.89 = 17,063.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,017.61/32,984.89 = 17,063.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,017.61x = 32,984.89 × 17,063.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,017.61x = 562,822,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,822,167.62/22,017.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.36

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