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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,521.06, 33,720.03 and 16,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,521.06, 33,720.03 and 16,287.30 is: 24,386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,521.06 : 33,720.03 = 16,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,521.06/33,720.03 = 16,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,521.06x = 33,720.03 × 16,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,521.06x = 549,208,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,208,244.62/22,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.43

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