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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.64, 34,264.88 and 16,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.64, 34,264.88 and 16,209.60 is: 24,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.64 : 34,264.88 = 16,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.64/34,264.88 = 16,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.64x = 34,264.88 × 16,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.64x = 555,419,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,419,998.85/22,844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,312.92

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