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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.33, 33,519.15 and 16,865.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.33, 33,519.15 and 16,865.94 is: 25,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.33 : 33,519.15 = 16,865.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.33/33,519.15 = 16,865.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.33x = 33,519.15 × 16,865.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.33x = 565,331,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,331,972.75/22,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.06

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