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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,200.10, 33,219.15 and 16,368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,200.10, 33,219.15 and 16,368.10 is: 24,492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,200.10 : 33,219.15 = 16,368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,200.10/33,219.15 = 16,368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,200.10x = 33,219.15 × 16,368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,200.10x = 543,734,369.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,734,369.12/22,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.43

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