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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,095.60, 33,062.40 and 16,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,095.60, 33,062.40 and 16,263.60 is: 24,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,095.60 : 33,062.40 = 16,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,095.60/33,062.40 = 16,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,095.60x = 33,062.40 × 16,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,095.60x = 537,713,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,713,648.64/22,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.78

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