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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.42, 30,583.17 and 16,524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.42, 30,583.17 and 16,524.54 is: 22,785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.42 : 30,583.17 = 16,524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.42/30,583.17 = 16,524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.42x = 30,583.17 × 16,524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.42x = 505,372,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,372,815.99/22,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,785.66

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