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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.20, 33,219.60 and 16,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.20, 33,219.60 and 16,962.40 is: 25,369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.20 : 33,219.60 = 16,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.20/33,219.60 = 16,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.20x = 33,219.60 × 16,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.20x = 563,484,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,484,143.04/22,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,369.37

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