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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.75, 33,274.26 and 16,283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.75, 33,274.26 and 16,283.73 is: 24,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.75 : 33,274.26 = 16,283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.75/33,274.26 = 16,283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.75x = 33,274.26 × 16,283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.75x = 541,829,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,829,065.79/22,176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.30

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