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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.38, 30,416.92 and 16,097.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.38, 30,416.92 and 16,097.54 is: 22,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.38 : 30,416.92 = 16,097.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.38/30,416.92 = 16,097.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.38x = 30,416.92 × 16,097.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.38x = 489,637,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,637,586.38/22,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.52

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