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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,537.12, 33,690.44 and 16,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,537.12, 33,690.44 and 16,638.88 is: 24,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,537.12 : 33,690.44 = 16,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,537.12/33,690.44 = 16,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,537.12x = 33,690.44 × 16,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,537.12x = 560,571,188.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,571,188.31/22,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.24

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