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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,624.20, 34,009.20 and 16,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,624.20, 34,009.20 and 16,095.60 is: 24,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,624.20 : 34,009.20 = 16,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,624.20/34,009.20 = 16,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,624.20x = 34,009.20 × 16,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,624.20x = 547,398,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,398,479.52/22,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.26

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