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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.30, 33,855.78 and 16,301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.30, 33,855.78 and 16,301.19 is: 24,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.30 : 33,855.78 = 16,301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.30/33,855.78 = 16,301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.30x = 33,855.78 × 16,301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.30x = 551,889,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,889,502.38/22,591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.30

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