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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,058.60, 33,006.90 and 16,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,058.60, 33,006.90 and 16,226.60 is: 24,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058.60 : 33,006.90 = 16,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058.60/33,006.90 = 16,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058.60x = 33,006.90 × 16,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058.60x = 535,589,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,589,763.54/22,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,280.32

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