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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.97, 33,320.79 and 16,642.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,232.97, 33,320.79 and 16,642.53 is: 24,942.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,232.97 : 33,320.79 = 16,642.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,232.97/33,320.79 = 16,642.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,232.97x = 33,320.79 × 16,642.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,232.97x = 554,542,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,542,247.20/22,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,942.34

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