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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,522.62, 22,769.79 and 16,219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,522.62, 22,769.79 and 16,219.01 is: 22,351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522.62 : 22,769.79 = 16,219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522.62/22,769.79 = 16,219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522.62x = 22,769.79 × 16,219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522.62x = 369,303,451.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,303,451.71/16,522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.39

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