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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.40, 33,237.90 and 16,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.40, 33,237.90 and 16,884.60 is: 25,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.40 : 33,237.90 = 16,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.40/33,237.90 = 16,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.40x = 33,237.90 × 16,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.40x = 561,208,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,208,646.34/22,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,335.13

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