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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.97, 33,277.77 and 17,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.97, 33,277.77 and 17,292.96 is: 25,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.97 : 33,277.77 = 17,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.97/33,277.77 = 17,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.97x = 33,277.77 × 17,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.97x = 575,471,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,471,145.50/22,169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,957.24

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