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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,055.60, 33,002.40 and 16,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,055.60, 33,002.40 and 16,223.60 is: 24,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,055.60 : 33,002.40 = 16,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,055.60/33,002.40 = 16,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,055.60x = 33,002.40 × 16,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,055.60x = 535,417,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,417,736.64/22,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,275.82

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