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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.76, 33,302.34 and 16,682.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.76, 33,302.34 and 16,682.22 is: 25,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.76 : 33,302.34 = 16,682.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.76/33,302.34 = 16,682.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.76x = 33,302.34 × 16,682.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.76x = 555,556,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,556,962.39/22,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,005.08

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