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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.64, 33,297.72 and 16,627.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.64, 33,297.72 and 16,627.11 is: 24,919.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.64 : 33,297.72 = 16,627.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.64/33,297.72 = 16,627.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.64x = 33,297.72 × 16,627.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.64x = 553,644,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,644,853.19/22,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.16

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