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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,874.17, 34,363.82 and 16,227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,874.17, 34,363.82 and 16,227.17 is: 24,378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,874.17 : 34,363.82 = 16,227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,874.17/34,363.82 = 16,227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,874.17x = 34,363.82 × 16,227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,874.17x = 557,627,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,627,296.03/22,874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,378.04

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