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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.35, 33,021.84 and 17,087.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.35, 33,021.84 and 17,087.73 is: 25,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.35 : 33,021.84 = 17,087.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.35/33,021.84 = 17,087.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.35x = 33,021.84 × 17,087.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.35x = 564,268,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,268,286.02/22,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.28

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