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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.60, 33,015.90 and 16,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.60, 33,015.90 and 16,178.60 is: 24,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.60 : 33,015.90 = 16,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.60/33,015.90 = 16,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.60x = 33,015.90 × 16,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.60x = 534,151,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,151,039.74/22,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.90

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