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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.88, 33,293.61 and 16,624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.88, 33,293.61 and 16,624.36 is: 24,915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.88 : 33,293.61 = 16,624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.88/33,293.61 = 16,624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.88x = 33,293.61 × 16,624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.88x = 553,484,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,484,958.34/22,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.06

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