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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.52, 33,056.88 and 16,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.52, 33,056.88 and 16,486.72 is: 24,705.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.52 : 33,056.88 = 16,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.52/33,056.88 = 16,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.52x = 33,056.88 × 16,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.52x = 544,999,524.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,999,524.63/22,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.87

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