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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,190.32, 30,608.58 and 16,873.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,190.32, 30,608.58 and 16,873.48 is: 23,274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,190.32 : 30,608.58 = 16,873.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,190.32/30,608.58 = 16,873.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,190.32x = 30,608.58 × 16,873.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,190.32x = 516,473,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,473,262.46/22,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,274.71

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