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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,190.26, 33,184.32 and 16,571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,190.26, 33,184.32 and 16,571.90 is: 24,782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,190.26 : 33,184.32 = 16,571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,190.26/33,184.32 = 16,571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,190.26x = 33,184.32 × 16,571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,190.26x = 549,927,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,927,232.61/22,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.37

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