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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.68, 33,397.92 and 17,097.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.68, 33,397.92 and 17,097.48 is: 25,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.68 : 33,397.92 = 17,097.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.68/33,397.92 = 17,097.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.68x = 33,397.92 × 17,097.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.68x = 571,020,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,020,269.24/22,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,608.95

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