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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.17, 34,005.93 and 16,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.17, 34,005.93 and 16,079.32 is: 24,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.17 : 34,005.93 = 16,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.17/34,005.93 = 16,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.17x = 34,005.93 × 16,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.17x = 546,792,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,792,230.37/22,673.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,116.27

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