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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,346.10, 33,519.15 and 16,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,346.10, 33,519.15 and 16,149.60 is: 24,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,346.10 : 33,519.15 = 16,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,346.10/33,519.15 = 16,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,346.10x = 33,519.15 × 16,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,346.10x = 541,320,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,320,864.84/22,346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.40

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