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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,180.96, 33,287.28 and 16,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,180.96, 33,287.28 and 16,352.80 is: 24,540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,180.96 : 33,287.28 = 16,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,180.96/33,287.28 = 16,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,180.96x = 33,287.28 × 16,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,180.96x = 544,340,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,340,232.38/22,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,540.88

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