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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,125.60, 33,220.80 and 17,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,125.60, 33,220.80 and 17,200.80 is: 25,826.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,125.60 : 33,220.80 = 17,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,125.60/33,220.80 = 17,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,125.60x = 33,220.80 × 17,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,125.60x = 571,424,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,424,336.64/22,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,826.39

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