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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.19, 33,238.13 and 16,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.19, 33,238.13 and 16,262.02 is: 24,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.19 : 33,238.13 = 16,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.19/33,238.13 = 16,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.19x = 33,238.13 × 16,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.19x = 540,519,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,519,095.06/22,181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.35

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