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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,792.80, 34,160.40 and 16,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,792.80, 34,160.40 and 16,629.60 is: 24,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,792.80 : 34,160.40 = 16,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,792.80/34,160.40 = 16,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,792.80x = 34,160.40 × 16,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,792.80x = 568,073,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,073,787.84/22,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.39

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