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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,057.64, 30,438.86 and 16,114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,057.64, 30,438.86 and 16,114.46 is: 22,237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,057.64 : 30,438.86 = 16,114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,057.64/30,438.86 = 16,114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,057.64x = 30,438.86 × 16,114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,057.64x = 490,505,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,505,791.92/22,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.46

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