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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.46, 33,285.03 and 16,351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.46, 33,285.03 and 16,351.30 is: 24,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.46 : 33,285.03 = 16,351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.46/33,285.03 = 16,351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.46x = 33,285.03 × 16,351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.46x = 544,253,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,253,511.04/22,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,538.63

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