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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,590.93, 33,907.35 and 16,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,590.93, 33,907.35 and 16,272.32 is: 24,423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,590.93 : 33,907.35 = 16,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,590.93/33,907.35 = 16,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,590.93x = 33,907.35 × 16,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,590.93x = 551,751,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,751,331.77/22,590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.58

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