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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,204.20, 33,209.10 and 16,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,204.20, 33,209.10 and 16,955.40 is: 25,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,204.20 : 33,209.10 = 16,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,204.20/33,209.10 = 16,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,204.20x = 33,209.10 × 16,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,204.20x = 563,073,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,073,574.14/22,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,358.88

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