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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,275.02, 33,434.40 and 16,741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,275.02, 33,434.40 and 16,741.91 is: 25,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,275.02 : 33,434.40 = 16,741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,275.02/33,434.40 = 16,741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,275.02x = 33,434.40 × 16,741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,275.02x = 559,755,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,755,715.70/22,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,129.30

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