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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,388.97, 33,575.55 and 16,130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,388.97, 33,575.55 and 16,130.10 is: 24,189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,388.97 : 33,575.55 = 16,130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,388.97/33,575.55 = 16,130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,388.97x = 33,575.55 × 16,130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,388.97x = 541,576,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,576,979.06/22,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.45

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