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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.94, 34,454.90 and 16,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.94, 34,454.90 and 16,388.96 is: 24,554.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.94 : 34,454.90 = 16,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.94/34,454.90 = 16,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.94x = 34,454.90 × 16,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.94x = 564,679,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,679,977.90/22,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.57

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