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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,886.60, 34,329.90 and 16,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,886.60, 34,329.90 and 16,633.40 is: 24,950.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,886.60 : 34,329.90 = 16,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,886.60/34,329.90 = 16,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,886.60x = 34,329.90 × 16,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,886.60x = 571,022,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,022,958.66/22,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.10

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