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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.40, 33,978.60 and 16,508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.40, 33,978.60 and 16,508.40 is: 24,762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.40 : 33,978.60 = 16,508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.40/33,978.60 = 16,508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.40x = 33,978.60 × 16,508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.40x = 560,932,320.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,932,320.24/22,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.60

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