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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.70, 34,496.55 and 17,165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.70, 34,496.55 and 17,165.70 is: 25,748.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.70 : 34,496.55 = 17,165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.70/34,496.55 = 17,165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.70x = 34,496.55 × 17,165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.70x = 592,157,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,157,428.34/22,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.55

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