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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473.28, 33,677.79 and 16,503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473.28, 33,677.79 and 16,503.34 is: 24,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473.28 : 33,677.79 = 16,503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473.28/33,677.79 = 16,503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473.28x = 33,677.79 × 16,503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473.28x = 555,796,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,796,018.82/22,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.42

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