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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,803.03, 34,256.45 and 16,497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,803.03, 34,256.45 and 16,497.36 is: 24,783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,803.03 : 34,256.45 = 16,497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,803.03/34,256.45 = 16,497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,803.03x = 34,256.45 × 16,497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,803.03x = 565,140,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,140,987.97/22,803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.59

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