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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,065.57, 33,055.36 and 17,632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,065.57, 33,055.36 and 17,632.44 is: 26,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,065.57 : 33,055.36 = 17,632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,065.57/33,055.36 = 17,632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,065.57x = 33,055.36 × 17,632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,065.57x = 582,846,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,846,607.80/22,065.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.30

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