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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.60, 24,552.90 and 16,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.60, 24,552.90 and 16,222.80 is: 24,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.60 : 24,552.90 = 16,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.60/24,552.90 = 16,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.60x = 24,552.90 × 16,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.60x = 398,316,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,316,786.12/16,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,334.20

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