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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.80, 33,366.10 and 16,470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.80, 33,366.10 and 16,470.36 is: 24,657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.80 : 33,366.10 = 16,470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.80/33,366.10 = 16,470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.80x = 33,366.10 × 16,470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.80x = 549,551,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,551,678.80/22,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.06

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