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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,056.80, 33,033.36 and 17,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,056.80, 33,033.36 and 17,086.88 is: 25,590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,056.80 : 33,033.36 = 17,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,056.80/33,033.36 = 17,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,056.80x = 33,033.36 × 17,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,056.80x = 564,437,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,437,058.32/22,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.16

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