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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,317.80, 33,445.40 and 16,048.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,317.80, 33,445.40 and 16,048.31 is: 24,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,317.80 : 33,445.40 = 16,048.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,317.80/33,445.40 = 16,048.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,317.80x = 33,445.40 × 16,048.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,317.80x = 536,741,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,741,899.81/22,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,049.95

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