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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,657.80, 33,954.30 and 16,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,657.80, 33,954.30 and 16,688.10 is: 25,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,657.80 : 33,954.30 = 16,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,657.80/33,954.30 = 16,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,657.80x = 33,954.30 × 16,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,657.80x = 566,632,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,632,753.83/22,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,008.29

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