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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.04, 23,035.46 and 16,306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.04, 23,035.46 and 16,306.64 is: 22,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.04 : 23,035.46 = 16,306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.04/23,035.46 = 16,306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.04x = 23,035.46 × 16,306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.04x = 375,630,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,630,953.45/16,622.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,598.37

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