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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,331.97, 33,410.48 and 16,103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,331.97, 33,410.48 and 16,103.88 is: 24,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,331.97 : 33,410.48 = 16,103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,331.97/33,410.48 = 16,103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,331.97x = 33,410.48 × 16,103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,331.97x = 538,038,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,038,280.14/22,331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.74

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