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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,819.36, 34,228 and 16,165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,819.36, 34,228 and 16,165.28 is: 24,247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,819.36 : 34,228 = 16,165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,819.36/34,228 = 16,165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,819.36x = 34,228 × 16,165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,819.36x = 553,305,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,305,203.84/22,819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.18

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