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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,616.20, 33,997.20 and 16,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,616.20, 33,997.20 and 16,087.60 is: 24,183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,616.20 : 33,997.20 = 16,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,616.20/33,997.20 = 16,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,616.20x = 33,997.20 × 16,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,616.20x = 546,933,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,933,354.72/22,616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.26

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