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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.69, 33,180.45 and 16,569.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.69, 33,180.45 and 16,569.30 is: 24,778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.69 : 33,180.45 = 16,569.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.69/33,180.45 = 16,569.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.69x = 33,180.45 × 16,569.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.69x = 549,776,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,776,768.05/22,187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.46

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