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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,749.52, 34,120.52 and 16,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,749.52, 34,120.52 and 16,155.76 is: 24,230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,749.52 : 34,120.52 = 16,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,749.52/34,120.52 = 16,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,749.52x = 34,120.52 × 16,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,749.52x = 551,242,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,242,932.20/22,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.97

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