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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,713.95, 34,028.55 and 16,458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,713.95, 34,028.55 and 16,458.68 is: 24,657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,713.95 : 34,028.55 = 16,458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,713.95/34,028.55 = 16,458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,713.95x = 34,028.55 × 16,458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,713.95x = 560,064,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,064,845.17/22,713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.31

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