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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.10, 33,309.15 and 16,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.10, 33,309.15 and 16,009.60 is: 24,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.10 : 33,309.15 = 16,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.10/33,309.15 = 16,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.10x = 33,309.15 × 16,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.10x = 533,266,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,266,167.84/22,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,014.40

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