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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.91, 34,217.84 and 16,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.91, 34,217.84 and 16,611.36 is: 24,917.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.91 : 34,217.84 = 16,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.91/34,217.84 = 16,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.91x = 34,217.84 × 16,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.91x = 568,404,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,404,775.61/22,811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.02

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