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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,920.86, 34,433.91 and 16,181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,920.86, 34,433.91 and 16,181.94 is: 24,310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,920.86 : 34,433.91 = 16,181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,920.86/34,433.91 = 16,181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,920.86x = 34,433.91 × 16,181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,920.86x = 557,207,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,207,465.59/22,920.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.06

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