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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,476.28, 33,682.29 and 16,506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,476.28, 33,682.29 and 16,506.34 is: 24,735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,476.28 : 33,682.29 = 16,506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,476.28/33,682.29 = 16,506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,476.28x = 33,682.29 × 16,506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,476.28x = 555,971,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,971,330.72/22,476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,735.91

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