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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,677.61, 33,992.92 and 16,421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,677.61, 33,992.92 and 16,421.98 is: 24,615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,677.61 : 33,992.92 = 16,421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,677.61/33,992.92 = 16,421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,677.61x = 33,992.92 × 16,421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,677.61x = 558,231,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,231,052.38/22,677.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.96

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