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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.76, 30,378.24 and 16,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.76, 30,378.24 and 16,957.92 is: 23,410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.76 : 30,378.24 = 16,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.76/30,378.24 = 16,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.76x = 30,378.24 × 16,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.76x = 515,151,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,151,763.66/22,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,410.92

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