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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.72, 30,392.10 and 16,967.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.72, 30,392.10 and 16,967.88 is: 23,424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.72 : 30,392.10 = 16,967.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.72/30,392.10 = 16,967.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.72x = 30,392.10 × 16,967.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.72x = 515,689,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,689,505.75/22,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,424.76

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