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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.64, 33,874.65 and 16,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.64, 33,874.65 and 16,272.60 is: 24,397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.64 : 33,874.65 = 16,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.64/33,874.65 = 16,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.64x = 33,874.65 × 16,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.64x = 551,228,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,228,629.59/22,593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.51

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