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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,866.38, 34,255.18 and 16,851.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,866.38, 34,255.18 and 16,851.54 is: 25,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,866.38 : 34,255.18 = 16,851.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,866.38/34,255.18 = 16,851.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,866.38x = 34,255.18 × 16,851.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,866.38x = 577,252,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,252,685.50/22,866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.60

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