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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,115.85, 33,189.80 and 16,584.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,115.85, 33,189.80 and 16,584.09 is: 24,888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,115.85 : 33,189.80 = 16,584.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,115.85/33,189.80 = 16,584.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,115.85x = 33,189.80 × 16,584.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,115.85x = 550,422,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,422,547.36/22,115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,888.15

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