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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.80, 33,266.40 and 16,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.80, 33,266.40 and 16,033.60 is: 24,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.80 : 33,266.40 = 16,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.80/33,266.40 = 16,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.80x = 33,266.40 × 16,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.80x = 533,380,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,380,151.04/22,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.60

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