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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,284.89, 33,427.35 and 16,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,284.89, 33,427.35 and 16,668.38 is: 25,002.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,284.89 : 33,427.35 = 16,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,284.89/33,427.35 = 16,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,284.89x = 33,427.35 × 16,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,284.89x = 557,179,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,179,855.76/22,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,002.59

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