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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.60, 34,167.90 and 16,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.60, 34,167.90 and 16,509.20 is: 24,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.60 : 34,167.90 = 16,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.60/34,167.90 = 16,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.60x = 34,167.90 × 16,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.60x = 564,084,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,084,694.68/22,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.80

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