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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.43, 30,382.42 and 16,960.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.43, 30,382.42 and 16,960.53 is: 23,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.43 : 30,382.42 = 16,960.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.43/30,382.42 = 16,960.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.43x = 30,382.42 × 16,960.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.43x = 515,301,903.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,301,903.48/22,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,415.98

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