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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,965.60, 34,371.60 and 16,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,965.60, 34,371.60 and 16,053.60 is: 24,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,965.60 : 34,371.60 = 16,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,965.60/34,371.60 = 16,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,965.60x = 34,371.60 × 16,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,965.60x = 551,787,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,787,917.76/22,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.71

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