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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.48, 32,983.52 and 16,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.48, 32,983.52 and 16,137.60 is: 24,184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.48 : 32,983.52 = 16,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.48/32,983.52 = 16,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.48x = 32,983.52 × 16,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.48x = 532,274,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,274,852.35/22,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,184.99

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