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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,284.80, 33,361.60 and 16,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,284.80, 33,361.60 and 16,467.36 is: 24,652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,284.80 : 33,361.60 = 16,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,284.80/33,361.60 = 16,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,284.80x = 33,361.60 × 16,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,284.80x = 549,377,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,377,477.38/22,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.56

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