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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,514.10, 33,771.15 and 16,260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,514.10, 33,771.15 and 16,260.90 is: 24,391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,514.10 : 33,771.15 = 16,260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,514.10/33,771.15 = 16,260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,514.10x = 33,771.15 × 16,260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,514.10x = 549,149,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,149,293.04/22,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.35

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