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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,878.05, 34,272.62 and 16,863.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,878.05, 34,272.62 and 16,863.19 is: 25,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,878.05 : 34,272.62 = 16,863.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,878.05/34,272.62 = 16,863.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,878.05x = 34,272.62 × 16,863.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,878.05x = 577,945,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,945,596.10/22,878.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.02

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