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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.80, 34,499.70 and 16,318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.80, 34,499.70 and 16,318.20 is: 24,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.80 : 34,499.70 = 16,318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.80/34,499.70 = 16,318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.80x = 34,499.70 × 16,318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.80x = 562,973,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,973,004.54/22,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,477.30

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