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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.90, 33,906.44 and 16,404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.90, 33,906.44 and 16,404.26 is: 24,586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.90 : 33,906.44 = 16,404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.90/33,906.44 = 16,404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.90x = 33,906.44 × 16,404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.90x = 556,210,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,210,057.43/22,622.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.15

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