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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,885.80, 34,255.80 and 16,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,885.80, 34,255.80 and 16,324.80 is: 24,435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,885.80 : 34,255.80 = 16,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,885.80/34,255.80 = 16,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,885.80x = 34,255.80 × 16,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,885.80x = 559,219,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,219,083.84/22,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.20

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