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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.24, 33,301.56 and 16,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.24, 33,301.56 and 16,305.68 is: 24,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.24 : 33,301.56 = 16,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.24/33,301.56 = 16,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.24x = 33,301.56 × 16,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.24x = 543,004,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,004,580.86/22,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.29

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