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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.95, 33,656.06 and 16,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.95, 33,656.06 and 16,492.24 is: 24,746.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.95 : 33,656.06 = 16,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.95/33,656.06 = 16,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.95x = 33,656.06 × 16,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.95x = 555,063,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,063,818.97/22,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.55

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