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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,037.80, 33,004.86 and 17,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,037.80, 33,004.86 and 17,067.88 is: 25,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,037.80 : 33,004.86 = 17,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,037.80/33,004.86 = 17,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,037.80x = 33,004.86 × 17,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,037.80x = 563,322,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,322,989.90/22,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.67

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