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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.83, 33,521.40 and 16,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.83, 33,521.40 and 16,867.44 is: 25,252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.83 : 33,521.40 = 16,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.83/33,521.40 = 16,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.83x = 33,521.40 × 16,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.83x = 565,420,203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,420,203.22/22,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.31

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