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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,859.94, 34,289.54 and 16,659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,859.94, 34,289.54 and 16,659.30 is: 24,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,859.94 : 34,289.54 = 16,659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,859.94/34,289.54 = 16,659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,859.94x = 34,289.54 × 16,659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,859.94x = 571,239,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,239,733.72/22,859.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.68

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