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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.96, 33,285.78 and 16,351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.96, 33,285.78 and 16,351.80 is: 24,539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.96 : 33,285.78 = 16,351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.96/33,285.78 = 16,351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.96x = 33,285.78 × 16,351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.96x = 544,282,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,282,417.40/22,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,539.38

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