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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473.80, 33,644.14 and 16,656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473.80, 33,644.14 and 16,656.52 is: 24,935.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473.80 : 33,644.14 = 16,656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473.80/33,644.14 = 16,656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473.80x = 33,644.14 × 16,656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473.80x = 560,394,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,394,290.79/22,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.45

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