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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,806, 34,180.92 and 16,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,806, 34,180.92 and 16,196.40 is: 24,274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806 : 34,180.92 = 16,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806/34,180.92 = 16,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806x = 34,180.92 × 16,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806x = 553,607,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,607,852.69/22,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.66

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