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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,986.40, 34,479.60 and 16,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,986.40, 34,479.60 and 16,376.80 is: 24,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,986.40 : 34,479.60 = 16,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,986.40/34,479.60 = 16,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,986.40x = 34,479.60 × 16,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,986.40x = 564,665,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,665,513.28/22,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.20

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