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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664, 33,958.08 and 16,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664, 33,958.08 and 16,058.24 is: 24,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664 : 33,958.08 = 16,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664/33,958.08 = 16,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664x = 33,958.08 × 16,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664x = 545,306,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,306,998.58/22,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,060.49

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