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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,867.56, 34,256.96 and 16,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,867.56, 34,256.96 and 16,852.72 is: 25,246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,867.56 : 34,256.96 = 16,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,867.56/34,256.96 = 16,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,867.56x = 34,256.96 × 16,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,867.56x = 577,322,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,322,785.03/22,867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.37

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