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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,133.09, 33,204.49 and 16,271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,133.09, 33,204.49 and 16,271.93 is: 24,411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,133.09 : 33,204.49 = 16,271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,133.09/33,204.49 = 16,271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,133.09x = 33,204.49 × 16,271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,133.09x = 540,301,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,301,136.97/22,133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.46

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