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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593, 33,910.44 and 16,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593, 33,910.44 and 16,274.40 is: 24,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593 : 33,910.44 = 16,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593/33,910.44 = 16,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593x = 33,910.44 × 16,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593x = 551,872,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,872,064.74/22,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.68

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