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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.72, 33,339.96 and 16,337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.72, 33,339.96 and 16,337.88 is: 24,601.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.72 : 33,339.96 = 16,337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.72/33,339.96 = 16,337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.72x = 33,339.96 × 16,337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.72x = 544,704,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,704,265.68/22,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.92

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