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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.36, 30,697.44 and 16,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.36, 30,697.44 and 16,973.12 is: 23,369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.36 : 30,697.44 = 16,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.36/30,697.44 = 16,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.36x = 30,697.44 × 16,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.36x = 521,031,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,031,332.81/22,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,369.50

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