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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,803.63, 34,177.36 and 16,194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,803.63, 34,177.36 and 16,194.03 is: 24,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,803.63 : 34,177.36 = 16,194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,803.63/34,177.36 = 16,194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,803.63x = 34,177.36 × 16,194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,803.63x = 553,468,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,468,981.79/22,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,271.10

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