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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.88, 33,132.18 and 17,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.88, 33,132.18 and 17,159.40 is: 25,748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.88 : 33,132.18 = 17,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.88/33,132.18 = 17,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.88x = 33,132.18 × 17,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.88x = 568,528,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,528,329.49/22,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.71

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