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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.20, 33,537.30 and 16,453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.20, 33,537.30 and 16,453.30 is: 24,679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.20 : 33,537.30 = 16,453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.20/33,537.30 = 16,453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.20x = 33,537.30 × 16,453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.20x = 551,799,258.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,799,258.09/22,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.95

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