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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.60, 33,183.90 and 16,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.60, 33,183.90 and 16,344.60 is: 24,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.60 : 33,183.90 = 16,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.60/33,183.90 = 16,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.60x = 33,183.90 × 16,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.60x = 542,377,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,377,571.94/22,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.20

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