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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,275.52, 33,435.15 and 16,742.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,275.52, 33,435.15 and 16,742.41 is: 25,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,275.52 : 33,435.15 = 16,742.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,275.52/33,435.15 = 16,742.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,275.52x = 33,435.15 × 16,742.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,275.52x = 559,784,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,784,989.71/22,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,130.05

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