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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,201.54, 33,273.61 and 16,611.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,201.54, 33,273.61 and 16,611.03 is: 24,895.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,201.54 : 33,273.61 = 16,611.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,201.54/33,273.61 = 16,611.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,201.54x = 33,273.61 × 16,611.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,201.54x = 552,708,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,708,746.79/22,201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.06

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