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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.59, 33,628.26 and 16,549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.59, 33,628.26 and 16,549.14 is: 24,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.59 : 33,628.26 = 16,549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.59/33,628.26 = 16,549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.59x = 33,628.26 × 16,549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.59x = 556,518,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,518,782.70/22,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.05

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