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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.93, 33,910.35 and 16,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.93, 33,910.35 and 16,274.32 is: 24,426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.93 : 33,910.35 = 16,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.93/33,910.35 = 16,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.93x = 33,910.35 × 16,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.93x = 551,867,887.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,867,887.21/22,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.57

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