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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,058.64, 33,055.16 and 17,390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,058.64, 33,055.16 and 17,390.03 is: 26,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058.64 : 33,055.16 = 17,390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058.64/33,055.16 = 17,390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058.64x = 33,055.16 × 17,390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058.64x = 574,829,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,829,971.83/22,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.18

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