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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.60, 33,414.90 and 16,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.60, 33,414.90 and 16,444.60 is: 24,666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.60 : 33,414.90 = 16,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.60/33,414.90 = 16,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.60x = 33,414.90 × 16,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.60x = 549,494,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,494,664.54/22,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,666.90

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