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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,349.97, 33,493.82 and 16,796.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,349.97, 33,493.82 and 16,796.84 is: 25,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,349.97 : 33,493.82 = 16,796.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,349.97/33,493.82 = 16,796.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,349.97x = 33,493.82 × 16,796.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,349.97x = 562,590,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,590,084.08/22,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,171.85

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