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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,676.70, 34,015.05 and 16,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,676.70, 34,015.05 and 16,844.70 is: 25,267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676.70 : 34,015.05 = 16,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676.70/34,015.05 = 16,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676.70x = 34,015.05 × 16,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676.70x = 572,973,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,973,312.74/22,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,267.05

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