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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,197, 33,318.30 and 17,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,197, 33,318.30 and 17,319.96 is: 25,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,197 : 33,318.30 = 17,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,197/33,318.30 = 17,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,197x = 33,318.30 × 17,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,197x = 577,071,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,071,623.27/22,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.73

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