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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,472.34, 33,682.27 and 16,907.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,472.34, 33,682.27 and 16,907.81 is: 25,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472.34 : 33,682.27 = 16,907.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472.34/33,682.27 = 16,907.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472.34x = 33,682.27 × 16,907.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472.34x = 569,493,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,493,421.53/22,472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,341.97

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