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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,602.92, 33,871.62 and 16,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,602.92, 33,871.62 and 16,041.92 is: 24,039.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,602.92 : 33,871.62 = 16,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,602.92/33,871.62 = 16,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,602.92x = 33,871.62 × 16,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,602.92x = 543,365,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,365,818.31/22,602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.63

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