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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.60, 33,011.73 and 17,080.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.60, 33,011.73 and 17,080.98 is: 25,589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.60 : 33,011.73 = 17,080.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.60/33,011.73 = 17,080.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.60x = 33,011.73 × 17,080.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.60x = 563,872,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,872,699.90/22,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,589.17

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