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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.20, 33,403.50 and 16,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.20, 33,403.50 and 16,411.80 is: 24,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.20 : 33,403.50 = 16,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.20/33,403.50 = 16,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.20x = 33,403.50 × 16,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.20x = 548,211,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,211,561.30/22,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.90

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