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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,306.64, 33,428.60 and 16,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,306.64, 33,428.60 and 16,037.24 is: 24,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,306.64 : 33,428.60 = 16,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,306.64/33,428.60 = 16,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,306.64x = 33,428.60 × 16,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,306.64x = 536,102,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,102,481.91/22,306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.31

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