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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,331.26, 33,505.06 and 16,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,331.26, 33,505.06 and 16,098.30 is: 24,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,331.26 : 33,505.06 = 16,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,331.26/33,505.06 = 16,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,331.26x = 33,505.06 × 16,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,331.26x = 539,374,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,374,507.40/22,331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,153.34

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