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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,218.60, 33,246.90 and 16,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,218.60, 33,246.90 and 16,386.60 is: 24,520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,218.60 : 33,246.90 = 16,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,218.60/33,246.90 = 16,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,218.60x = 33,246.90 × 16,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,218.60x = 544,803,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,803,651.54/22,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,520.16

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