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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.44, 33,017.44 and 16,095.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.44, 33,017.44 and 16,095.39 is: 24,142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.44 : 33,017.44 = 16,095.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.44/33,017.44 = 16,095.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.44x = 33,017.44 × 16,095.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.44x = 531,428,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,428,573.60/22,012.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.19

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