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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,396.84, 33,530.40 and 16,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,396.84, 33,530.40 and 16,873.44 is: 25,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,396.84 : 33,530.40 = 16,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,396.84/33,530.40 = 16,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,396.84x = 33,530.40 × 16,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,396.84x = 565,773,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,773,192.58/22,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.30

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