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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,947.80, 34,421.70 and 16,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,947.80, 34,421.70 and 16,266.20 is: 24,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,947.80 : 34,421.70 = 16,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,947.80/34,421.70 = 16,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,947.80x = 34,421.70 × 16,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,947.80x = 559,910,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,910,256.54/22,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.30

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