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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.80, 33,349.59 and 16,459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.80, 33,349.59 and 16,459.38 is: 24,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.80 : 33,349.59 = 16,459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.80/33,349.59 = 16,459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.80x = 33,349.59 × 16,459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.80x = 548,913,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,913,574.65/22,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.59

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