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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,050.60, 32,994.90 and 16,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,050.60, 32,994.90 and 16,218.60 is: 24,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,050.60 : 32,994.90 = 16,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,050.60/32,994.90 = 16,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,050.60x = 32,994.90 × 16,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,050.60x = 535,131,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,131,085.14/22,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,268.32

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