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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,018.80, 32,955.30 and 17,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,018.80, 32,955.30 and 17,061.60 is: 25,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,018.80 : 32,955.30 = 17,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,018.80/32,955.30 = 17,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,018.80x = 32,955.30 × 17,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,018.80x = 562,270,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,270,146.48/22,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,535.91

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