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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.51, 33,294.83 and 16,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.51, 33,294.83 and 16,316.43 is: 24,454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.51 : 33,294.83 = 16,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.51/33,294.83 = 16,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.51x = 33,294.83 × 16,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.51x = 543,252,681.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,252,681.47/22,214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,454.85

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