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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,017.77, 33,007.22 and 16,846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,017.77, 33,007.22 and 16,846.73 is: 25,255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,017.77 : 33,007.22 = 16,846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,017.77/33,007.22 = 16,846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,017.77x = 33,007.22 × 16,846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,017.77x = 556,063,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,063,639.16/22,017.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.22

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