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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,679.68, 33,996.12 and 16,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,679.68, 33,996.12 and 16,423.96 is: 24,618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,679.68 : 33,996.12 = 16,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,679.68/33,996.12 = 16,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,679.68x = 33,996.12 × 16,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,679.68x = 558,350,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,350,915.04/22,679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.99

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