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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.40, 33,927.90 and 16,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.40, 33,927.90 and 16,845.80 is: 25,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.40 : 33,927.90 = 16,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.40/33,927.90 = 16,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.40x = 33,927.90 × 16,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.40x = 571,542,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,542,617.82/22,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,218.75

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