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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.70, 34,010.55 and 16,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.70, 34,010.55 and 16,841.70 is: 25,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.70 : 34,010.55 = 16,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.70/34,010.55 = 16,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.70x = 34,010.55 × 16,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.70x = 572,795,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,795,479.94/22,673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.55

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