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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,805.38, 34,205.98 and 16,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,805.38, 34,205.98 and 16,170.34 is: 24,254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,805.38 : 34,205.98 = 16,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,805.38/34,205.98 = 16,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,805.38x = 34,205.98 × 16,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,805.38x = 553,122,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,122,217.60/22,805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.03

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