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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.30, 33,356.34 and 16,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.30, 33,356.34 and 16,463.88 is: 24,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.30 : 33,356.34 = 16,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.30/33,356.34 = 16,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.30x = 33,356.34 × 16,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.30x = 549,174,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,174,779.00/22,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.34

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