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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.22, 34,754.67 and 16,628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.22, 34,754.67 and 16,628.22 is: 24,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.22 : 34,754.67 = 16,628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.22/34,754.67 = 16,628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.22x = 34,754.67 × 16,628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.22x = 577,908,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,908,298.79/23,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.42

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