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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.93, 33,908.85 and 16,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.93, 33,908.85 and 16,273.32 is: 24,425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.93 : 33,908.85 = 16,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.93/33,908.85 = 16,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.93x = 33,908.85 × 16,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.93x = 551,809,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,809,566.88/22,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,425.07

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