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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,324.61, 33,486.92 and 17,397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,324.61, 33,486.92 and 17,397.94 is: 26,096.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,324.61 : 33,486.92 = 17,397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,324.61/33,486.92 = 17,397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,324.61x = 33,486.92 × 17,397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,324.61x = 582,603,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,603,424.94/22,324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,096.91

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