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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.65, 33,484.45 and 16,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.65, 33,484.45 and 16,446.96 is: 24,616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.65 : 33,484.45 = 16,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.65/33,484.45 = 16,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.65x = 33,484.45 × 16,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.65x = 550,717,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,717,494.22/22,371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.76

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