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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,120, 33,148.34 and 16,472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,120, 33,148.34 and 16,472.14 is: 24,684.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,120 : 33,148.34 = 16,472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,120/33,148.34 = 16,472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,120x = 33,148.34 × 16,472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,120x = 546,024,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,024,097.25/22,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.63

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