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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,531.71, 33,767.99 and 16,580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,531.71, 33,767.99 and 16,580.73 is: 24,849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,531.71 : 33,767.99 = 16,580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,531.71/33,767.99 = 16,580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,531.71x = 33,767.99 × 16,580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,531.71x = 559,898,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,898,030.74/22,531.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.33

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