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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,051.60, 32,996.40 and 16,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,051.60, 32,996.40 and 16,219.60 is: 24,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,051.60 : 32,996.40 = 16,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,051.60/32,996.40 = 16,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,051.60x = 32,996.40 × 16,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,051.60x = 535,188,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,188,409.44/22,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,269.82

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