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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,044.96, 33,038.28 and 16,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,044.96, 33,038.28 and 16,174.08 is: 24,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,044.96 : 33,038.28 = 16,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,044.96/33,038.28 = 16,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,044.96x = 33,038.28 × 16,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,044.96x = 534,363,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,363,783.78/22,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,239.73

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