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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,208.10, 33,312.15 and 16,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,208.10, 33,312.15 and 16,376.10 is: 24,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,208.10 : 33,312.15 = 16,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,208.10/33,312.15 = 16,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,208.10x = 33,312.15 × 16,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,208.10x = 545,523,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,523,099.62/22,208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.15

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