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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,934.80, 34,329.30 and 16,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,934.80, 34,329.30 and 16,373.80 is: 24,508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,934.80 : 34,329.30 = 16,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,934.80/34,329.30 = 16,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,934.80x = 34,329.30 × 16,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,934.80x = 562,101,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,101,092.34/22,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.65

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