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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,057.23, 33,087.29 and 16,151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,057.23, 33,087.29 and 16,151.79 is: 24,228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,057.23 : 33,087.29 = 16,151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,057.23/33,087.29 = 16,151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,057.23x = 33,087.29 × 16,151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,057.23x = 534,418,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,418,878.99/22,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,228.74

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