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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,606.86, 33,917.29 and 16,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,606.86, 33,917.29 and 16,369.13 is: 24,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,606.86 : 33,917.29 = 16,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,606.86/33,917.29 = 16,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,606.86x = 33,917.29 × 16,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,606.86x = 555,196,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,196,449.74/22,606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.76

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