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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,553.25, 33,691.58 and 16,259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,553.25, 33,691.58 and 16,259.55 is: 24,289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,553.25 : 33,691.58 = 16,259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,553.25/33,691.58 = 16,259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,553.25x = 33,691.58 × 16,259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,553.25x = 547,809,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,809,929.59/22,553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,289.62

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