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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,626.65, 33,912.30 and 16,408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,626.65, 33,912.30 and 16,408.06 is: 24,592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,626.65 : 33,912.30 = 16,408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,626.65/33,912.30 = 16,408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,626.65x = 33,912.30 × 16,408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,626.65x = 556,435,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,435,053.14/22,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.02

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