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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,520.93, 33,803.25 and 16,320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,520.93, 33,803.25 and 16,320.78 is: 24,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,520.93 : 33,803.25 = 16,320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,520.93/33,803.25 = 16,320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,520.93x = 33,803.25 × 16,320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,520.93x = 551,695,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,695,406.54/22,520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.01

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