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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.20, 33,994.80 and 16,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.20, 33,994.80 and 16,831.20 is: 25,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.20 : 33,994.80 = 16,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.20/33,994.80 = 16,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.20x = 33,994.80 × 16,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.20x = 572,173,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,173,277.76/22,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.80

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