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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,091.40, 33,147.90 and 16,824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,091.40, 33,147.90 and 16,824.60 is: 25,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,091.40 : 33,147.90 = 16,824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,091.40/33,147.90 = 16,824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,091.40x = 33,147.90 × 16,824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,091.40x = 557,700,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,700,158.34/22,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.13

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