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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.72, 33,360.30 and 16,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.72, 33,360.30 and 16,316.40 is: 24,481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.72 : 33,360.30 = 16,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.72/33,360.30 = 16,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.72x = 33,360.30 × 16,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.72x = 544,319,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,319,998.92/22,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.73

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