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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,192.57, 30,611.68 and 16,875.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,192.57, 30,611.68 and 16,875.73 is: 23,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,192.57 : 30,611.68 = 16,875.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,192.57/30,611.68 = 16,875.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,192.57x = 30,611.68 × 16,875.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,192.57x = 516,594,446.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,594,446.53/22,192.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,277.81

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