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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,383.81, 33,569.03 and 16,124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,383.81, 33,569.03 and 16,124.94 is: 24,182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,383.81 : 33,569.03 = 16,124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,383.81/33,569.03 = 16,124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,383.81x = 33,569.03 × 16,124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,383.81x = 541,298,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,298,634.92/22,383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,182.60

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