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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,676.40, 33,947.40 and 16,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,676.40, 33,947.40 and 16,858.80 is: 25,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676.40 : 33,947.40 = 16,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676.40/33,947.40 = 16,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676.40x = 33,947.40 × 16,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676.40x = 572,312,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,312,427.12/22,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,238.24

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