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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.28, 33,744.24 and 16,620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.28, 33,744.24 and 16,620.48 is: 24,947.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.28 : 33,744.24 = 16,620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.28/33,744.24 = 16,620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.28x = 33,744.24 × 16,620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.28x = 560,845,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,845,466.04/22,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,947.22

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