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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,040.36, 33,018.85 and 17,085.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,040.36, 33,018.85 and 17,085.72 is: 25,596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,040.36 : 33,018.85 = 17,085.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,040.36/33,018.85 = 17,085.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,040.36x = 33,018.85 × 17,085.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,040.36x = 564,150,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,150,825.82/22,040.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,596.26

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