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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.69, 33,291.83 and 16,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.69, 33,291.83 and 16,623.18 is: 24,913.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.69 : 33,291.83 = 16,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.69/33,291.83 = 16,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.69x = 33,291.83 × 16,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.69x = 553,416,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,416,082.62/22,213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.29

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