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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,080.88, 33,133.68 and 17,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,080.88, 33,133.68 and 17,160.40 is: 25,750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,080.88 : 33,133.68 = 17,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,080.88/33,133.68 = 17,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,080.88x = 33,133.68 × 17,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,080.88x = 568,587,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,587,202.27/22,080.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,750.21

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