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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.20, 33,468.73 and 16,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.20, 33,468.73 and 16,436.52 is: 24,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.20 : 33,468.73 = 16,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.20/33,468.73 = 16,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.20x = 33,468.73 × 16,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.20x = 550,109,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,109,408.93/22,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.07

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