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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.68, 30,680.12 and 16,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.68, 30,680.12 and 16,941.24 is: 23,354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.68 : 30,680.12 = 16,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.68/30,680.12 = 16,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.68x = 30,680.12 × 16,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.68x = 519,759,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,759,276.15/22,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,354.01

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