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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.97, 34,209.34 and 16,886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.97, 34,209.34 and 16,886.75 is: 25,281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.97 : 34,209.34 = 16,886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.97/34,209.34 = 16,886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.97x = 34,209.34 × 16,886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.97x = 577,684,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,684,358.98/22,849.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,281.63

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