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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.80, 33,633.64 and 16,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.80, 33,633.64 and 16,649.52 is: 24,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.80 : 33,633.64 = 16,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.80/33,633.64 = 16,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.80x = 33,633.64 × 16,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.80x = 559,983,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,983,961.85/22,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,924.95

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