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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,662.30, 34,029.90 and 16,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,662.30, 34,029.90 and 16,465.80 is: 24,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,662.30 : 34,029.90 = 16,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,662.30/34,029.90 = 16,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,662.30x = 34,029.90 × 16,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,662.30x = 560,329,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,329,527.42/22,662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.18

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