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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.20, 33,220.80 and 16,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.20, 33,220.80 and 16,329.60 is: 24,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.20 : 33,220.80 = 16,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.20/33,220.80 = 16,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.20x = 33,220.80 × 16,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.20x = 542,482,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,482,375.68/22,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.40

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