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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.80, 33,331.56 and 16,447.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.80, 33,331.56 and 16,447.38 is: 24,622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.80 : 33,331.56 = 16,447.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.80/33,331.56 = 16,447.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.80x = 33,331.56 × 16,447.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.80x = 548,216,833.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,216,833.31/22,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.58

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