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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,323.61, 33,485.42 and 17,396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,323.61, 33,485.42 and 17,396.94 is: 26,095.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,323.61 : 33,485.42 = 17,396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,323.61/33,485.42 = 17,396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,323.61x = 33,485.42 × 17,396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,323.61x = 582,543,737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,543,737.16/22,323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,095.41

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