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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.60, 33,496.44 and 16,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.60, 33,496.44 and 16,071.44 is: 24,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.60 : 33,496.44 = 16,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.60/33,496.44 = 16,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.60x = 33,496.44 × 16,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.60x = 538,336,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,336,025.67/22,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.99

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