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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.10, 33,163.65 and 16,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.10, 33,163.65 and 16,331.10 is: 24,436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.10 : 33,163.65 = 16,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.10/33,163.65 = 16,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.10x = 33,163.65 × 16,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.10x = 541,598,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,598,884.52/22,163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.96

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