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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,967.60, 34,374.60 and 16,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,967.60, 34,374.60 and 16,055.60 is: 24,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,967.60 : 34,374.60 = 16,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,967.60/34,374.60 = 16,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,967.60x = 34,374.60 × 16,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,967.60x = 551,904,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,904,827.76/22,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.71

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