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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.60, 33,020.73 and 17,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.60, 33,020.73 and 17,086.98 is: 25,598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.60 : 33,020.73 = 17,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.60/33,020.73 = 17,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.60x = 33,020.73 × 17,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.60x = 564,224,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,224,553.10/22,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.17

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