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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.06, 30,553.32 and 16,482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.06, 30,553.32 and 16,482.74 is: 22,728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.06 : 30,553.32 = 16,482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.06/30,553.32 = 16,482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.06x = 30,553.32 × 16,482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.06x = 503,602,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,602,429.70/22,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.76

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