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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,285.64, 33,428.48 and 16,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,285.64, 33,428.48 and 16,669.13 is: 25,003.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,285.64 : 33,428.48 = 16,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,285.64/33,428.48 = 16,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,285.64x = 33,428.48 × 16,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,285.64x = 557,223,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,223,679.05/22,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,003.71

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