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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,387.83, 33,516.90 and 16,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,387.83, 33,516.90 and 16,864.44 is: 25,247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,387.83 : 33,516.90 = 16,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,387.83/33,516.90 = 16,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,387.83x = 33,516.90 × 16,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,387.83x = 565,243,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,243,749.04/22,387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,247.81

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