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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,803, 34,176.42 and 16,193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,803, 34,176.42 and 16,193.40 is: 24,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,803 : 34,176.42 = 16,193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,803/34,176.42 = 16,193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,803x = 34,176.42 × 16,193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,803x = 553,432,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,432,439.63/22,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.16

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