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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,330.26, 33,503.56 and 16,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,330.26, 33,503.56 and 16,097.30 is: 24,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,330.26 : 33,503.56 = 16,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,330.26/33,503.56 = 16,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,330.26x = 33,503.56 × 16,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,330.26x = 539,316,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,316,856.39/22,330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.84

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