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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.60, 33,161.40 and 16,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.60, 33,161.40 and 16,329.60 is: 24,434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.60 : 33,161.40 = 16,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.60/33,161.40 = 16,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.60x = 33,161.40 × 16,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.60x = 541,512,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,512,397.44/22,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.72

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