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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.70, 33,098.96 and 17,622.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.70, 33,098.96 and 17,622.29 is: 24,305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.70 : 33,098.96 = 17,622.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.70/33,098.96 = 17,622.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.70x = 33,098.96 × 17,622.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.70x = 583,279,598.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,279,598.62/23,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,305.64

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