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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.76, 33,083.91 and 17,390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.76, 33,083.91 and 17,390.76 is: 26,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.76 : 33,083.91 = 17,390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.76/33,083.91 = 17,390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.76x = 33,083.91 × 17,390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.76x = 575,354,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,354,338.67/22,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.26

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