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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,992.30, 34,415.55 and 16,431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,992.30, 34,415.55 and 16,431.30 is: 24,594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,992.30 : 34,415.55 = 16,431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,992.30/34,415.55 = 16,431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,992.30x = 34,415.55 × 16,431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,992.30x = 565,492,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,492,226.72/22,992.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.85

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