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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,779.40, 34,169.10 and 16,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,779.40, 34,169.10 and 16,169.80 is: 24,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,779.40 : 34,169.10 = 16,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,779.40/34,169.10 = 16,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,779.40x = 34,169.10 × 16,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,779.40x = 552,507,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,507,513.18/22,779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.70

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