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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.96, 33,290.28 and 16,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.96, 33,290.28 and 16,354.80 is: 24,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.96 : 33,290.28 = 16,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.96/33,290.28 = 16,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.96x = 33,290.28 × 16,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.96x = 544,455,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,455,871.34/22,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,543.88

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