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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.93, 33,241.38 and 16,617.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.93, 33,241.38 and 16,617.82 is: 24,937.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.93 : 33,241.38 = 16,617.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.93/33,241.38 = 16,617.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.93x = 33,241.38 × 16,617.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.93x = 552,399,269.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,399,269.39/22,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.97

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