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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,888.98, 34,352.91 and 16,331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,888.98, 34,352.91 and 16,331.22 is: 24,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,888.98 : 34,352.91 = 16,331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,888.98/34,352.91 = 16,331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,888.98x = 34,352.91 × 16,331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,888.98x = 561,024,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,024,930.85/22,888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.70

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