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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,040.73, 33,016.41 and 17,605.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,040.73, 33,016.41 and 17,605.98 is: 26,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,040.73 : 33,016.41 = 17,605.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,040.73/33,016.41 = 17,605.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,040.73x = 33,016.41 × 17,605.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,040.73x = 581,286,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,286,254.13/22,040.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.28

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