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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.14, 33,873.90 and 16,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.14, 33,873.90 and 16,272.10 is: 24,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.14 : 33,873.90 = 16,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.14/33,873.90 = 16,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.14x = 33,873.90 × 16,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.14x = 551,199,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,199,488.19/22,593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.76

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