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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.16, 33,473.08 and 16,097.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.16, 33,473.08 and 16,097.04 is: 24,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.16 : 33,473.08 = 16,097.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.16/33,473.08 = 16,097.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.16x = 33,473.08 × 16,097.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.16x = 538,817,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,817,507.68/22,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.29

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