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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,290.42, 33,391.79 and 16,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,290.42, 33,391.79 and 16,035.60 is: 24,021.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,290.42 : 33,391.79 = 16,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,290.42/33,391.79 = 16,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,290.42x = 33,391.79 × 16,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,290.42x = 535,457,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,457,387.72/22,290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.86

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