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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,676.10, 34,014.15 and 16,422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,676.10, 34,014.15 and 16,422.90 is: 24,634.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676.10 : 34,014.15 = 16,422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676.10/34,014.15 = 16,422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676.10x = 34,014.15 × 16,422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676.10x = 558,610,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,610,984.04/22,676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.35

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