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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,741.94, 34,071.35 and 16,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,741.94, 34,071.35 and 16,486.44 is: 24,699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,741.94 : 34,071.35 = 16,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,741.94/34,071.35 = 16,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,741.94x = 34,071.35 × 16,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,741.94x = 561,715,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,715,014.71/22,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.52

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