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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,677.18, 34,011.92 and 16,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,677.18, 34,011.92 and 16,083.32 is: 24,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,677.18 : 34,011.92 = 16,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,677.18/34,011.92 = 16,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,677.18x = 34,011.92 × 16,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,677.18x = 547,024,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,024,593.17/22,677.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,122.25

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