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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.96, 33,282.78 and 16,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.96, 33,282.78 and 16,349.80 is: 24,536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.96 : 33,282.78 = 16,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.96/33,282.78 = 16,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.96x = 33,282.78 × 16,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.96x = 544,166,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,166,796.44/22,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,536.38

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