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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.47, 33,354.54 and 16,665.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.47, 33,354.54 and 16,665.03 is: 24,976.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.47 : 33,354.54 = 16,665.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.47/33,354.54 = 16,665.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.47x = 33,354.54 × 16,665.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.47x = 555,854,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,854,409.74/22,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.08

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