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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,329.27, 33,499.37 and 16,011.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,329.27, 33,499.37 and 16,011.57 is: 24,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,329.27 : 33,499.37 = 16,011.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,329.27/33,499.37 = 16,011.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,329.27x = 33,499.37 × 16,011.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,329.27x = 536,377,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,377,673.36/22,329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.28

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