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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.82, 30,653.20 and 16,164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.82, 30,653.20 and 16,164.25 is: 22,298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.82 : 30,653.20 = 16,164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.82/30,653.20 = 16,164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.82x = 30,653.20 × 16,164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.82x = 495,485,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,485,988.10/22,220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.28

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