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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.72, 33,590.88 and 16,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.72, 33,590.88 and 16,151.36 is: 24,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.72 : 33,590.88 = 16,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.72/33,590.88 = 16,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.72x = 33,590.88 × 16,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.72x = 542,538,395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,538,395.60/22,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,213.20

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