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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.80, 33,348.90 and 16,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.80, 33,348.90 and 16,088.60 is: 24,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.80 : 33,348.90 = 16,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.80/33,348.90 = 16,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.80x = 33,348.90 × 16,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.80x = 536,537,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,537,112.54/22,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,112.08

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