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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,355.84, 33,502.57 and 16,802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,355.84, 33,502.57 and 16,802.68 is: 25,180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,355.84 : 33,502.57 = 16,802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,355.84/33,502.57 = 16,802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,355.84x = 33,502.57 × 16,802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,355.84x = 562,932,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,932,962.89/22,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,180.58

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