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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.74, 33,180.28 and 16,875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.74, 33,180.28 and 16,875.16 is: 25,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.74 : 33,180.28 = 16,875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.74/33,180.28 = 16,875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.74x = 33,180.28 × 16,875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.74x = 559,922,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,922,533.84/22,168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,257.30

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