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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.20, 33,548.85 and 16,485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.20, 33,548.85 and 16,485.30 is: 24,701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.20 : 33,548.85 = 16,485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.20/33,548.85 = 16,485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.20x = 33,548.85 × 16,485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.20x = 553,062,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,062,856.91/22,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.11

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