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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,343.70, 33,515.55 and 16,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,343.70, 33,515.55 and 16,438.80 is: 24,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,343.70 : 33,515.55 = 16,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,343.70/33,515.55 = 16,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,343.70x = 33,515.55 × 16,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,343.70x = 550,955,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,955,423.34/22,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.20

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