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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,296.60, 33,444.90 and 17,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,296.60, 33,444.90 and 17,047.80 is: 25,571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,296.60 : 33,444.90 = 17,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,296.60/33,444.90 = 17,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,296.60x = 33,444.90 × 17,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,296.60x = 570,161,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,161,966.22/22,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.70

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