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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.84, 33,175.92 and 16,610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.84, 33,175.92 and 16,610.72 is: 24,877.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.84 : 33,175.92 = 16,610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.84/33,175.92 = 16,610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.84x = 33,175.92 × 16,610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.84x = 551,075,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,075,917.86/22,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,877.21

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