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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,103.60, 33,074.40 and 16,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,103.60, 33,074.40 and 16,271.60 is: 24,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,103.60 : 33,074.40 = 16,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,103.60/33,074.40 = 16,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,103.60x = 33,074.40 × 16,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,103.60x = 538,173,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,173,407.04/22,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.77

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