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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,747.52, 34,117.52 and 16,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,747.52, 34,117.52 and 16,153.76 is: 24,227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,747.52 : 34,117.52 = 16,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,747.52/34,117.52 = 16,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,747.52x = 34,117.52 × 16,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,747.52x = 551,126,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,126,229.88/22,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.97

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