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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.96, 33,281.28 and 16,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.96, 33,281.28 and 16,348.80 is: 24,534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.96 : 33,281.28 = 16,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.96/33,281.28 = 16,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.96x = 33,281.28 × 16,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.96x = 544,108,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,108,990.46/22,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,534.88

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