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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.97, 33,339.49 and 16,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.97, 33,339.49 and 16,634.25 is: 25,035.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.97 : 33,339.49 = 16,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.97/33,339.49 = 16,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.97x = 33,339.49 × 16,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.97x = 554,577,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,577,369.95/22,151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,035.13

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