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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.97, 34,183.70 and 16,869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.97, 34,183.70 and 16,869.75 is: 25,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.97 : 34,183.70 = 16,869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.97/34,183.70 = 16,869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.97x = 34,183.70 × 16,869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.97x = 576,670,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,670,473.08/22,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.04

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