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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.10, 33,712.65 and 16,643.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.10, 33,712.65 and 16,643.10 is: 24,964.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.10 : 33,712.65 = 16,643.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.10/33,712.65 = 16,643.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.10x = 33,712.65 × 16,643.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.10x = 561,083,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,083,005.22/22,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,964.65

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