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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.36, 33,301.03 and 16,188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.36, 33,301.03 and 16,188.83 is: 24,297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.36 : 33,301.03 = 16,188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.36/33,301.03 = 16,188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.36x = 33,301.03 × 16,188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.36x = 539,104,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,104,713.49/22,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.83

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