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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.84, 30,468.96 and 16,081.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.84, 30,468.96 and 16,081.92 is: 22,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.84 : 30,468.96 = 16,081.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.84/30,468.96 = 16,081.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.84x = 30,468.96 × 16,081.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.84x = 489,999,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,999,377.20/22,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.28

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