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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.80, 33,353.40 and 16,091.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.80, 33,353.40 and 16,091.60 is: 24,116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.80 : 33,353.40 = 16,091.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.80/33,353.40 = 16,091.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.80x = 33,353.40 × 16,091.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.80x = 536,709,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,709,571.44/22,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,116.58

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