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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.10, 33,021.15 and 16,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.10, 33,021.15 and 16,830.10 is: 25,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.10 : 33,021.15 = 16,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.10/33,021.15 = 16,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.10x = 33,021.15 × 16,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.10x = 555,749,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,749,256.62/22,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.15

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