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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.20, 33,276.24 and 16,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.20, 33,276.24 and 16,630.80 is: 24,960.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.20 : 33,276.24 = 16,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.20/33,276.24 = 16,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.20x = 33,276.24 × 16,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.20x = 553,410,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,410,492.19/22,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960.78

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