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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,324.05, 33,486.08 and 17,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,324.05, 33,486.08 and 17,397.38 is: 26,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,324.05 : 33,486.08 = 17,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,324.05/33,486.08 = 17,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,324.05x = 33,486.08 × 17,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,324.05x = 582,569,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,569,804.05/22,324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,096.06

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