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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,869, 34,270.56 and 16,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,869, 34,270.56 and 16,601.76 is: 24,878.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,869 : 34,270.56 = 16,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,869/34,270.56 = 16,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,869x = 34,270.56 × 16,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,869x = 568,951,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,951,612.19/22,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,878.73

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