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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,498.20, 33,747.30 and 16,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,498.20, 33,747.30 and 16,666.20 is: 24,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,498.20 : 33,747.30 = 16,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,498.20/33,747.30 = 16,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,498.20x = 33,747.30 × 16,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,498.20x = 562,439,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,439,251.26/22,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.30

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