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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,464.80, 33,630.64 and 16,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,464.80, 33,630.64 and 16,647.52 is: 24,921.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,464.80 : 33,630.64 = 16,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,464.80/33,630.64 = 16,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,464.80x = 33,630.64 × 16,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,464.80x = 559,866,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,866,752.01/22,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.96

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