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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.86, 33,981.36 and 16,414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.86, 33,981.36 and 16,414.36 is: 24,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.86 : 33,981.36 = 16,414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.86/33,981.36 = 16,414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.86x = 33,981.36 × 16,414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.86x = 557,782,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,782,276.33/22,669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.58

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