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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.57, 30,439.22 and 16,334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.57, 30,439.22 and 16,334.64 is: 22,535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.57 : 30,439.22 = 16,334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.57/30,439.22 = 16,334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.57x = 30,439.22 × 16,334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.57x = 497,213,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,213,618.91/22,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.50

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