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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,060.74, 33,059.52 and 17,107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,060.74, 33,059.52 and 17,107.19 is: 25,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,060.74 : 33,059.52 = 17,107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,060.74/33,059.52 = 17,107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,060.74x = 33,059.52 × 17,107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,060.74x = 565,555,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,555,489.95/22,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.29

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