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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,570.58, 33,847.32 and 16,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,570.58, 33,847.32 and 16,311.68 is: 24,461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,570.58 : 33,847.32 = 16,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,570.58/33,847.32 = 16,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,570.58x = 33,847.32 × 16,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,570.58x = 552,106,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,106,652.70/22,570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,461.34

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