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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,307.36, 33,431.88 and 16,716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,307.36, 33,431.88 and 16,716.76 is: 25,053.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,307.36 : 33,431.88 = 16,716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,307.36/33,431.88 = 16,716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,307.36x = 33,431.88 × 16,716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,307.36x = 558,872,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,872,714.31/22,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.29

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