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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,110.58, 33,181.90 and 16,578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,110.58, 33,181.90 and 16,578.82 is: 24,880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,110.58 : 33,181.90 = 16,578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,110.58/33,181.90 = 16,578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,110.58x = 33,181.90 × 16,578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,110.58x = 550,116,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,116,622.96/22,110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.25

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