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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,748.96, 34,244.12 and 16,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,748.96, 34,244.12 and 16,220.32 is: 24,416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,748.96 : 34,244.12 = 16,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,748.96/34,244.12 = 16,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,748.96x = 34,244.12 × 16,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,748.96x = 555,450,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,450,584.52/22,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.53

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