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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.40, 33,307.20 and 16,366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.40, 33,307.20 and 16,366.32 is: 24,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.40 : 33,307.20 = 16,366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.40/33,307.20 = 16,366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.40x = 33,307.20 × 16,366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.40x = 545,116,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,116,293.50/22,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.35

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