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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,657.20, 33,985.80 and 16,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,657.20, 33,985.80 and 16,825.20 is: 25,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,657.20 : 33,985.80 = 16,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,657.20/33,985.80 = 16,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,657.20x = 33,985.80 × 16,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,657.20x = 571,817,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,817,882.16/22,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.80

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