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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,056.76, 33,029.70 and 17,129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,056.76, 33,029.70 and 17,129.83 is: 25,651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,056.76 : 33,029.70 = 17,129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,056.76/33,029.70 = 17,129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,056.76x = 33,029.70 × 17,129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,056.76x = 565,793,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,793,145.95/22,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.69

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