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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,218.10, 33,246.15 and 16,386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,218.10, 33,246.15 and 16,386.10 is: 24,519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,218.10 : 33,246.15 = 16,386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,218.10/33,246.15 = 16,386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,218.10x = 33,246.15 × 16,386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,218.10x = 544,774,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,774,738.52/22,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,519.41

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