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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,534.96, 33,772.86 and 16,583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,534.96, 33,772.86 and 16,583.98 is: 24,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,534.96 : 33,772.86 = 16,583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,534.96/33,772.86 = 16,583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,534.96x = 33,772.86 × 16,583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,534.96x = 560,088,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,088,434.78/22,534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.20

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