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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.43, 30,445.47 and 16,747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.43, 30,445.47 and 16,747.02 is: 23,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.43 : 30,445.47 = 16,747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.43/30,445.47 = 16,747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.43x = 30,445.47 × 16,747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.43x = 509,870,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,870,895.00/22,061.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,111.42

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