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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.90, 33,417.19 and 16,989.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.90, 33,417.19 and 16,989.69 is: 25,464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.90 : 33,417.19 = 16,989.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.90/33,417.19 = 16,989.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.90x = 33,417.19 × 16,989.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.90x = 567,747,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,747,530.98/22,295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,464.22

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