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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,346.70, 33,520.05 and 16,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,346.70, 33,520.05 and 16,441.80 is: 24,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,346.70 : 33,520.05 = 16,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,346.70/33,520.05 = 16,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,346.70x = 33,520.05 × 16,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,346.70x = 551,129,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,129,958.09/22,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.70

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