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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.90, 33,898.95 and 16,399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.90, 33,898.95 and 16,399.26 is: 24,578.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.90 : 33,898.95 = 16,399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.90/33,898.95 = 16,399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.90x = 33,898.95 × 16,399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.90x = 555,917,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,917,694.78/22,617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,578.66

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