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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,324.12, 33,486.17 and 17,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,324.12, 33,486.17 and 17,397.44 is: 26,096.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,324.12 : 33,486.17 = 17,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,324.12/33,486.17 = 17,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,324.12x = 33,486.17 × 17,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,324.12x = 582,573,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,573,633.40/22,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,096.16

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