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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,062.72, 33,062.40 and 17,109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,062.72, 33,062.40 and 17,109.12 is: 25,639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,062.72 : 33,062.40 = 17,109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,062.72/33,062.40 = 17,109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,062.72x = 33,062.40 × 17,109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,062.72x = 565,668,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,668,569.09/22,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,639.11

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