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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.80, 33,354.90 and 16,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.80, 33,354.90 and 16,092.60 is: 24,118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.80 : 33,354.90 = 16,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.80/33,354.90 = 16,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.80x = 33,354.90 × 16,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.80x = 536,767,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,767,063.74/22,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,118.08

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