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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,666.80, 34,036.65 and 16,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,666.80, 34,036.65 and 16,470.30 is: 24,731.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,666.80 : 34,036.65 = 16,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,666.80/34,036.65 = 16,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,666.80x = 34,036.65 × 16,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,666.80x = 560,593,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,593,836.50/22,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.94

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