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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.76, 33,135.49 and 16,490.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.76, 33,135.49 and 16,490.91 is: 24,695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.76 : 33,135.49 = 16,490.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.76/33,135.49 = 16,490.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.76x = 33,135.49 × 16,490.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.76x = 546,434,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,434,300.94/22,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.64

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