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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.06, 33,904.41 and 16,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.06, 33,904.41 and 16,406.20 is: 24,617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.06 : 33,904.41 = 16,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.06/33,904.41 = 16,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.06x = 33,904.41 × 16,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.06x = 556,242,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,242,508.10/22,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.88

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