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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.16, 30,750.72 and 16,669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.16, 30,750.72 and 16,669.44 is: 23,019.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.16 : 30,750.72 = 16,669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.16/30,750.72 = 16,669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.16x = 30,750.72 × 16,669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.16x = 512,597,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,597,282.00/22,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.29

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