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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,289.42, 33,390.29 and 16,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,289.42, 33,390.29 and 16,034.60 is: 24,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,289.42 : 33,390.29 = 16,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,289.42/33,390.29 = 16,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,289.42x = 33,390.29 × 16,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,289.42x = 535,400,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,400,067.60/22,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.37

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