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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,047.84, 30,452.40 and 16,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,047.84, 30,452.40 and 16,069.92 is: 22,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047.84 : 30,452.40 = 16,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047.84/30,452.40 = 16,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047.84x = 30,452.40 × 16,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047.84x = 489,367,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,367,631.81/22,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,195.72

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