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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.64, 33,056.65 and 17,391.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.64, 33,056.65 and 17,391.03 is: 26,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.64 : 33,056.65 = 17,391.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.64/33,056.65 = 17,391.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.64x = 33,056.65 × 17,391.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.64x = 574,889,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,889,191.85/22,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.68

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