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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.92, 30,679.52 and 16,859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.92, 30,679.52 and 16,859.36 is: 23,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.92 : 30,679.52 = 16,859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.92/30,679.52 = 16,859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.92x = 30,679.52 × 16,859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.92x = 517,237,072.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,237,072.31/22,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,263.42

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