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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.53, 34,255.73 and 16,181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.53, 34,255.73 and 16,181.89 is: 24,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.53 : 34,255.73 = 16,181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.53/34,255.73 = 16,181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.53x = 34,255.73 × 16,181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.53x = 554,322,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,322,409.55/22,832.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,277.75

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