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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,071.54, 33,060.60 and 17,369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,071.54, 33,060.60 and 17,369.22 is: 26,017.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,071.54 : 33,060.60 = 17,369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,071.54/33,060.60 = 17,369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,071.54x = 33,060.60 × 17,369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,071.54x = 574,236,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,236,834.73/22,071.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.07

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