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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.40, 33,423.60 and 16,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.40, 33,423.60 and 16,061.60 is: 24,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.40 : 33,423.60 = 16,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.40/33,423.60 = 16,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.40x = 33,423.60 × 16,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.40x = 536,836,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,836,493.76/22,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.40

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