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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,112.60, 30,483.15 and 16,798.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,112.60, 30,483.15 and 16,798.19 is: 23,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,112.60 : 30,483.15 = 16,798.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,112.60/30,483.15 = 16,798.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,112.60x = 30,483.15 × 16,798.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,112.60x = 512,061,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,061,745.50/22,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,157.01

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