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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,797, 34,167.42 and 16,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,797, 34,167.42 and 16,187.40 is: 24,261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,797 : 34,167.42 = 16,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,797/34,167.42 = 16,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,797x = 34,167.42 × 16,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,797x = 553,081,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,081,694.51/22,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.16

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