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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,050.40, 33,086.40 and 16,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,050.40, 33,086.40 and 16,783.60 is: 25,183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,050.40 : 33,086.40 = 16,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,050.40/33,086.40 = 16,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,050.40x = 33,086.40 × 16,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,050.40x = 555,308,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,308,903.04/22,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,183.62

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