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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,335.72, 33,472.28 and 16,785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,335.72, 33,472.28 and 16,785.52 is: 25,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,335.72 : 33,472.28 = 16,785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,335.72/33,472.28 = 16,785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,335.72x = 33,472.28 × 16,785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,335.72x = 561,849,625.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,849,625.39/22,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,154.76

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