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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.08, 33,512.77 and 16,861.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.08, 33,512.77 and 16,861.69 is: 25,243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.08 : 33,512.77 = 16,861.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.08/33,512.77 = 16,861.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.08x = 33,512.77 × 16,861.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.08x = 565,081,938.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,081,938.78/22,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.69

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