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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,772.70, 34,231.95 and 16,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,772.70, 34,231.95 and 16,244.10 is: 24,418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,772.70 : 34,231.95 = 16,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,772.70/34,231.95 = 16,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,772.70x = 34,231.95 × 16,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,772.70x = 556,067,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,067,219.00/22,772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,418.15

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