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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,682.40, 34,023.60 and 16,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,682.40, 34,023.60 and 16,538.40 is: 24,807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,682.40 : 34,023.60 = 16,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,682.40/34,023.60 = 16,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,682.40x = 34,023.60 × 16,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,682.40x = 562,695,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,695,906.24/22,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.60

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