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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,329.20, 33,462.52 and 16,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,329.20, 33,462.52 and 16,779 is: 25,145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,329.20 : 33,462.52 = 16,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,329.20/33,462.52 = 16,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,329.20x = 33,462.52 × 16,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,329.20x = 561,467,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,467,581.13/22,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,145.00

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