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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,394.08, 33,517.92 and 16,469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,394.08, 33,517.92 and 16,469.38 is: 24,650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,394.08 : 33,517.92 = 16,469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,394.08/33,517.92 = 16,469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,394.08x = 33,517.92 × 16,469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,394.08x = 552,019,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,019,361.29/22,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.24

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