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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,190.57, 30,608.93 and 16,873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,190.57, 30,608.93 and 16,873.73 is: 23,275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,190.57 : 30,608.93 = 16,873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,190.57/30,608.93 = 16,873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,190.57x = 30,608.93 × 16,873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,190.57x = 516,486,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,486,736.04/22,190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.05

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