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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.60, 33,290.40 and 16,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.60, 33,290.40 and 16,415.60 is: 24,563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.60 : 33,290.40 = 16,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.60/33,290.40 = 16,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.60x = 33,290.40 × 16,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.60x = 546,481,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,481,890.24/22,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,563.63

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