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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,068.88, 33,115.68 and 17,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,068.88, 33,115.68 and 17,148.40 is: 25,732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,068.88 : 33,115.68 = 17,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,068.88/33,115.68 = 17,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,068.88x = 33,115.68 × 17,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,068.88x = 567,880,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,880,926.91/22,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,732.20

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