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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,655.93, 34,008.48 and 16,714.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,655.93, 34,008.48 and 16,714.17 is: 25,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,655.93 : 34,008.48 = 16,714.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,655.93/34,008.48 = 16,714.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,655.93x = 34,008.48 × 16,714.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,655.93x = 568,423,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,423,516.16/22,655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.40

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