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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.84, 33,193.92 and 16,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.84, 33,193.92 and 16,622.72 is: 24,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.84 : 33,193.92 = 16,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.84/33,193.92 = 16,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.84x = 33,193.92 × 16,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.84x = 551,773,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,773,237.86/22,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.20

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