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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.64, 33,031.52 and 17,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.64, 33,031.52 and 17,373.84 is: 26,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.64 : 33,031.52 = 17,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.64/33,031.52 = 17,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.64x = 33,031.52 × 17,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.64x = 573,884,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,884,343.44/22,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,035.19

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