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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.47, 33,853.14 and 16,007.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.47, 33,853.14 and 16,007.90 is: 23,985.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.47 : 33,853.14 = 16,007.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.47/33,853.14 = 16,007.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.47x = 33,853.14 × 16,007.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.47x = 541,917,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,917,510.54/22,593.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,985.59

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