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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,598.92, 33,865.62 and 16,037.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,598.92, 33,865.62 and 16,037.92 is: 24,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,598.92 : 33,865.62 = 16,037.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,598.92/33,865.62 = 16,037.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,598.92x = 33,865.62 × 16,037.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,598.92x = 543,134,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,134,104.31/22,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.63

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