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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,329.42, 33,462.84 and 16,779.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,329.42, 33,462.84 and 16,779.22 is: 25,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,329.42 : 33,462.84 = 16,779.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,329.42/33,462.84 = 16,779.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,329.42x = 33,462.84 × 16,779.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,329.42x = 561,480,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,480,333.45/22,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,145.32

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