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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.34, 33,928.83 and 16,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.34, 33,928.83 and 16,058.54 is: 24,052.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.34 : 33,928.83 = 16,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.34/33,928.83 = 16,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.34x = 33,928.83 × 16,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.34x = 544,847,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,847,304.06/22,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,052.58

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