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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.05, 33,858.40 and 16,302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.05, 33,858.40 and 16,302.94 is: 24,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.05 : 33,858.40 = 16,302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.05/33,858.40 = 16,302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.05x = 33,858.40 × 16,302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.05x = 551,991,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,991,463.70/22,593.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,431.91

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