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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,678.68, 33,994.62 and 16,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,678.68, 33,994.62 and 16,422.96 is: 24,617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,678.68 : 33,994.62 = 16,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,678.68/33,994.62 = 16,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,678.68x = 33,994.62 × 16,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,678.68x = 558,292,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,292,284.48/22,678.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.49

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