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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.54, 33,696.05 and 16,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.54, 33,696.05 and 16,917 is: 25,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.54 : 33,696.05 = 16,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.54/33,696.05 = 16,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.54x = 33,696.05 × 16,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.54x = 570,036,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,036,077.85/22,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.74

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