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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.98, 33,274.46 and 16,350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.98, 33,274.46 and 16,350.98 is: 24,526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.98 : 33,274.46 = 16,350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.98/33,274.46 = 16,350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.98x = 33,274.46 × 16,350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.98x = 544,069,904.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,069,904.48/22,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.46

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