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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,805.19, 34,216.02 and 16,282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,805.19, 34,216.02 and 16,282.53 is: 24,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,805.19 : 34,216.02 = 16,282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,805.19/34,216.02 = 16,282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,805.19x = 34,216.02 × 16,282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,805.19x = 557,123,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,123,372.13/22,805.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.67

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