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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.20, 34,003.80 and 16,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.20, 34,003.80 and 16,837.20 is: 25,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.20 : 34,003.80 = 16,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.20/34,003.80 = 16,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.20x = 34,003.80 × 16,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.20x = 572,528,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,528,781.36/22,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.80

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