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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.71, 33,928.77 and 17,097.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.71, 33,928.77 and 17,097.18 is: 25,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.71 : 33,928.77 = 17,097.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.71/33,928.77 = 17,097.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.71x = 33,928.77 × 17,097.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.71x = 580,086,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,086,224.75/22,660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.76

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