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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.80, 33,337.56 and 16,451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.80, 33,337.56 and 16,451.38 is: 24,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.80 : 33,337.56 = 16,451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.80/33,337.56 = 16,451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.80x = 33,337.56 × 16,451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.80x = 548,448,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,448,867.83/22,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.58

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