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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,804.50, 34,178.67 and 16,194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,804.50, 34,178.67 and 16,194.90 is: 24,272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,804.50 : 34,178.67 = 16,194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,804.50/34,178.67 = 16,194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,804.50x = 34,178.67 × 16,194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,804.50x = 553,520,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,520,142.78/22,804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.41

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