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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,661.70, 33,992.55 and 16,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,661.70, 33,992.55 and 16,829.70 is: 25,244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,661.70 : 33,992.55 = 16,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,661.70/33,992.55 = 16,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,661.70x = 33,992.55 × 16,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,661.70x = 572,084,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,084,418.74/22,661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.55

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