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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,384.08, 33,511.28 and 16,860.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,384.08, 33,511.28 and 16,860.69 is: 25,242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,384.08 : 33,511.28 = 16,860.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,384.08/33,511.28 = 16,860.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,384.08x = 33,511.28 × 16,860.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,384.08x = 565,023,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,023,219.28/22,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.19

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