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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,317.35, 33,468.12 and 16,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,317.35, 33,468.12 and 16,058.68 is: 24,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,317.35 : 33,468.12 = 16,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,317.35/33,468.12 = 16,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,317.35x = 33,468.12 × 16,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,317.35x = 537,453,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,453,745.61/22,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.33

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