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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,895.57, 34,298.80 and 16,880.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,895.57, 34,298.80 and 16,880.69 is: 25,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,895.57 : 34,298.80 = 16,880.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,895.57/34,298.80 = 16,880.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,895.57x = 34,298.80 × 16,880.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,895.57x = 578,987,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,987,453.72/22,895.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,288.18

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