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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,519.94, 33,752.58 and 16,541.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,519.94, 33,752.58 and 16,541.39 is: 24,792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,519.94 : 33,752.58 = 16,541.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,519.94/33,752.58 = 16,541.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,519.94x = 33,752.58 × 16,541.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,519.94x = 558,314,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,314,420.52/22,519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,792.01

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