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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.76, 33,293.70 and 16,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.76, 33,293.70 and 16,315.68 is: 24,453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.76 : 33,293.70 = 16,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.76/33,293.70 = 16,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.76x = 33,293.70 × 16,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.76x = 543,209,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,209,355.22/22,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,453.73

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