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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,883.60, 34,325.40 and 16,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,883.60, 34,325.40 and 16,614.20 is: 24,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,883.60 : 34,325.40 = 16,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,883.60/34,325.40 = 16,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,883.60x = 34,325.40 × 16,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,883.60x = 570,289,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,289,060.68/22,883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.30

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