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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.14, 33,059.31 and 17,392.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.14, 33,059.31 and 17,392.57 is: 26,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.14 : 33,059.31 = 17,392.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.14/33,059.31 = 17,392.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.14x = 33,059.31 × 17,392.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.14x = 574,986,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,986,363.33/22,061.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.31

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