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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.93, 33,417.77 and 16,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.93, 33,417.77 and 16,949.52 is: 25,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.93 : 33,417.77 = 16,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.93/33,417.77 = 16,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.93x = 33,417.77 × 16,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.93x = 566,415,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,415,160.97/22,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,440.93

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