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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.36, 33,299.53 and 16,187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.36, 33,299.53 and 16,187.83 is: 24,296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.36 : 33,299.53 = 16,187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.36/33,299.53 = 16,187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.36x = 33,299.53 × 16,187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.36x = 539,047,099.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,047,099.36/22,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.33

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