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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.02, 33,431.40 and 16,739.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.02, 33,431.40 and 16,739.91 is: 25,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.02 : 33,431.40 = 16,739.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.02/33,431.40 = 16,739.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.02x = 33,431.40 × 16,739.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.02x = 559,638,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,638,627.17/22,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,126.30

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