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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,060.56, 33,046.26 and 17,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,060.56, 33,046.26 and 17,625.72 is: 26,402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,060.56 : 33,046.26 = 17,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,060.56/33,046.26 = 17,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,060.56x = 33,046.26 × 17,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,060.56x = 582,464,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,464,125.81/22,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,402.96

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