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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,209.32, 30,634.77 and 16,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,209.32, 30,634.77 and 16,892.48 is: 23,300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,209.32 : 30,634.77 = 16,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,209.32/30,634.77 = 16,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,209.32x = 30,634.77 × 16,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,209.32x = 517,497,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,497,239.53/22,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,300.90

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