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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,751.70, 34,127.55 and 16,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,751.70, 34,127.55 and 16,846.80 is: 25,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,751.70 : 34,127.55 = 16,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,751.70/34,127.55 = 16,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,751.70x = 34,127.55 × 16,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,751.70x = 574,940,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,940,009.34/22,751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.20

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