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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.80, 33,521.15 and 16,121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.80, 33,521.15 and 16,121.98 is: 24,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.80 : 33,521.15 = 16,121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.80/33,521.15 = 16,121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.80x = 33,521.15 × 16,121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.80x = 540,427,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,427,266.38/22,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.23

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