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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.68, 22,441.80 and 16,220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.68, 22,441.80 and 16,220.10 is: 22,248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.68 : 22,441.80 = 16,220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.68/22,441.80 = 16,220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.68x = 22,441.80 × 16,220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.68x = 364,008,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,008,240.18/16,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.97

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