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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.60, 33,642.30 and 16,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.60, 33,642.30 and 16,898.60 is: 25,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.60 : 33,642.30 = 16,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.60/33,642.30 = 16,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.60x = 33,642.30 × 16,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.60x = 568,507,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,507,770.78/22,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,372.34

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