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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.30, 34,031.40 and 16,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.30, 34,031.40 and 16,466.80 is: 24,726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.30 : 34,031.40 = 16,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.30/34,031.40 = 16,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.30x = 34,031.40 × 16,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.30x = 560,388,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,388,257.52/22,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.68

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