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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.27, 30,397.76 and 16,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.27, 30,397.76 and 16,998.40 is: 23,441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.27 : 30,397.76 = 16,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.27/30,397.76 = 16,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.27x = 30,397.76 × 16,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.27x = 516,713,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,713,395.95/22,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,441.93

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