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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,614.96, 33,938.64 and 16,753.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,614.96, 33,938.64 and 16,753.92 is: 25,142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,614.96 : 33,938.64 = 16,753.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,614.96/33,938.64 = 16,753.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,614.96x = 33,938.64 × 16,753.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,614.96x = 568,605,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,605,259.47/22,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,142.88

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