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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.76, 33,159.60 and 16,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.76, 33,159.60 and 16,555.36 is: 24,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.76 : 33,159.60 = 16,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.76/33,159.60 = 16,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.76x = 33,159.60 × 16,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.76x = 548,969,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,969,115.46/22,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.60

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