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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.71, 30,343.68 and 16,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.71, 30,343.68 and 16,041.06 is: 22,118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.71 : 30,343.68 = 16,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.71/30,343.68 = 16,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.71x = 30,343.68 × 16,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.71x = 486,744,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,744,791.50/22,006.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.02

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