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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.21, 30,585.74 and 16,197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.21, 30,585.74 and 16,197.57 is: 22,342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.21 : 30,585.74 = 16,197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.21/30,585.74 = 16,197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.21x = 30,585.74 × 16,197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.21x = 495,414,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,414,583.66/22,173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,342.93

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