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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.27, 33,483.89 and 16,446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.27, 33,483.89 and 16,446.59 is: 24,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.27 : 33,483.89 = 16,446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.27/33,483.89 = 16,446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.27x = 33,483.89 × 16,446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.27x = 550,695,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,695,705.21/22,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.20

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