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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.40, 34,004.10 and 16,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.40, 34,004.10 and 16,059.80 is: 24,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.40 : 34,004.10 = 16,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.40/34,004.10 = 16,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.40x = 34,004.10 × 16,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.40x = 546,099,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,099,045.18/22,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,089.70

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