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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,197.08, 30,592.36 and 16,806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,197.08, 30,592.36 and 16,806.61 is: 23,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,197.08 : 30,592.36 = 16,806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,197.08/30,592.36 = 16,806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,197.08x = 30,592.36 × 16,806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,197.08x = 514,153,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,153,767.93/22,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,163.12

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