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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.90, 33,661.08 and 16,182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.90, 33,661.08 and 16,182.68 is: 24,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.90 : 33,661.08 = 16,182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.90/33,661.08 = 16,182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.90x = 33,661.08 × 16,182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.90x = 544,726,486.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,726,486.09/22,439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.91

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