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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,325.80, 33,462.66 and 16,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,325.80, 33,462.66 and 16,427.80 is: 24,622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,325.80 : 33,462.66 = 16,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,325.80/33,462.66 = 16,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,325.80x = 33,462.66 × 16,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,325.80x = 549,717,885.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,717,885.95/22,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.54

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