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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,830.66, 34,252.91 and 16,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,830.66, 34,252.91 and 16,180.02 is: 24,274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,830.66 : 34,252.91 = 16,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,830.66/34,252.91 = 16,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,830.66x = 34,252.91 × 16,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,830.66x = 554,212,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,212,680.86/22,830.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.93

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