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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.62, 33,301.46 and 16,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.62, 33,301.46 and 16,005.80 is: 23,973.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.62 : 33,301.46 = 16,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.62/33,301.46 = 16,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.62x = 33,301.46 × 16,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.62x = 533,016,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,016,508.47/22,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,973.45

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