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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,193.82, 30,613.41 and 16,876.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,193.82, 30,613.41 and 16,876.98 is: 23,279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,193.82 : 30,613.41 = 16,876.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,193.82/30,613.41 = 16,876.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,193.82x = 30,613.41 × 16,876.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,193.82x = 516,661,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,661,908.30/22,193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,279.54

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