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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.58, 30,746.70 and 16,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.58, 30,746.70 and 16,322.10 is: 22,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.58 : 30,746.70 = 16,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.58/30,746.70 = 16,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.58x = 30,746.70 × 16,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.58x = 501,850,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,850,712.07/22,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.01

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