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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,869.80, 34,231.80 and 16,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,869.80, 34,231.80 and 16,308.80 is: 24,411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,869.80 : 34,231.80 = 16,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,869.80/34,231.80 = 16,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,869.80x = 34,231.80 × 16,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,869.80x = 558,279,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,279,579.84/22,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.21

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