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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.52, 33,436.65 and 16,743.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.52, 33,436.65 and 16,743.41 is: 25,131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.52 : 33,436.65 = 16,743.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.52/33,436.65 = 16,743.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.52x = 33,436.65 × 16,743.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.52x = 559,843,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,843,539.98/22,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.55

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