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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,601.92, 33,870.12 and 16,040.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,601.92, 33,870.12 and 16,040.92 is: 24,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,601.92 : 33,870.12 = 16,040.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,601.92/33,870.12 = 16,040.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,601.92x = 33,870.12 × 16,040.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,601.92x = 543,307,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,307,885.31/22,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.13

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