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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.60, 33,255.90 and 17,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.60, 33,255.90 and 17,213.40 is: 25,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.60 : 33,255.90 = 17,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.60/33,255.90 = 17,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.60x = 33,255.90 × 17,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.60x = 572,447,109.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,447,109.06/22,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,820.10

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