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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,060.89, 33,058.94 and 17,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,060.89, 33,058.94 and 17,392.32 is: 26,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,060.89 : 33,058.94 = 17,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,060.89/33,058.94 = 17,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,060.89x = 33,058.94 × 17,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,060.89x = 574,971,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,971,576.38/22,060.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.94

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