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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.02, 33,435.90 and 16,742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.02, 33,435.90 and 16,742.92 is: 25,130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.02 : 33,435.90 = 16,742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.02/33,435.90 = 16,742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.02x = 33,435.90 × 16,742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.02x = 559,814,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,814,598.83/22,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,130.82

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