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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,249.68, 30,671.84 and 16,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,249.68, 30,671.84 and 16,935.24 is: 23,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,249.68 : 30,671.84 = 16,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,249.68/30,671.84 = 16,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,249.68x = 30,671.84 × 16,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,249.68x = 519,434,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,434,971.64/22,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,345.73

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