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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,386.83, 33,515.40 and 16,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,386.83, 33,515.40 and 16,863.44 is: 25,246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,386.83 : 33,515.40 = 16,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,386.83/33,515.40 = 16,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,386.83x = 33,515.40 × 16,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,386.83x = 565,184,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,184,936.98/22,386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.31

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