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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.80, 33,003.36 and 17,066.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.80, 33,003.36 and 17,066.88 is: 25,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.80 : 33,003.36 = 17,066.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.80/33,003.36 = 17,066.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.80x = 33,003.36 × 17,066.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.80x = 563,264,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,264,384.72/22,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,560.17

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