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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.07, 33,167.53 and 16,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.07, 33,167.53 and 16,560.66 is: 24,765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.07 : 33,167.53 = 16,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.07/33,167.53 = 16,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.07x = 33,167.53 × 16,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.07x = 549,276,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,276,187.37/22,179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.52

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