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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,306.26, 33,449.58 and 16,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,306.26, 33,449.58 and 16,040.08 is: 24,053.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,306.26 : 33,449.58 = 16,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,306.26/33,449.58 = 16,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,306.26x = 33,449.58 × 16,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,306.26x = 536,533,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,533,939.17/22,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,053.07

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