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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,535.37, 33,773.46 and 16,584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,535.37, 33,773.46 and 16,584.39 is: 24,854.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,535.37 : 33,773.46 = 16,584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,535.37/33,773.46 = 16,584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,535.37x = 33,773.46 × 16,584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,535.37x = 560,112,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,112,232.29/22,535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.81

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