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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,190.07, 30,608.24 and 16,873.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,190.07, 30,608.24 and 16,873.23 is: 23,274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,190.07 : 30,608.24 = 16,873.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,190.07/30,608.24 = 16,873.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,190.07x = 30,608.24 × 16,873.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,190.07x = 516,459,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,459,789.05/22,190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,274.37

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