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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,612.20, 33,991.20 and 16,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,612.20, 33,991.20 and 16,083.60 is: 24,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,612.20 : 33,991.20 = 16,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,612.20/33,991.20 = 16,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,612.20x = 33,991.20 × 16,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,612.20x = 546,700,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,700,864.32/22,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,177.25

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