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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,447.60, 33,671.40 and 16,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,447.60, 33,671.40 and 16,615.60 is: 24,923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,447.60 : 33,671.40 = 16,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,447.60/33,671.40 = 16,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,447.60x = 33,671.40 × 16,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,447.60x = 559,470,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,470,513.84/22,447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.40

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