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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,601.85, 33,865.38 and 16,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,601.85, 33,865.38 and 16,016.28 is: 23,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,601.85 : 33,865.38 = 16,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,601.85/33,865.38 = 16,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,601.85x = 33,865.38 × 16,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,601.85x = 542,397,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,397,408.39/22,601.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,997.92

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