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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,521.64, 33,804.24 and 16,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,521.64, 33,804.24 and 16,660.48 is: 25,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,521.64 : 33,804.24 = 16,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,521.64/33,804.24 = 16,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,521.64x = 33,804.24 × 16,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,521.64x = 563,194,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,194,864.44/22,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.83

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