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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.70, 33,528.60 and 16,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.70, 33,528.60 and 16,471.80 is: 24,680.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.70 : 33,528.60 = 16,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.70/33,528.60 = 16,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.70x = 33,528.60 × 16,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.70x = 552,276,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,276,393.48/22,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.87

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