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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.09, 33,465.62 and 16,434.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.09, 33,465.62 and 16,434.41 is: 24,597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.09 : 33,465.62 = 16,434.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.09/33,465.62 = 16,434.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.09x = 33,465.62 × 16,434.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.09x = 549,987,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,987,571.47/22,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.94

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