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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.30, 33,323.34 and 16,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.30, 33,323.34 and 16,441.88 is: 24,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.30 : 33,323.34 = 16,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.30/33,323.34 = 16,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.30x = 33,323.34 × 16,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.30x = 547,898,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,898,357.48/22,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.36

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