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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,580.03, 33,740.69 and 17,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,580.03, 33,740.69 and 17,213.72 is: 25,721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,580.03 : 33,740.69 = 17,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,580.03/33,740.69 = 17,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,580.03x = 33,740.69 × 17,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,580.03x = 580,802,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,802,535.49/22,580.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,721.95

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