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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.64, 30,768.94 and 16,337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.64, 30,768.94 and 16,337.93 is: 22,525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.64 : 30,768.94 = 16,337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.64/30,768.94 = 16,337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.64x = 30,768.94 × 16,337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.64x = 502,700,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,700,787.89/22,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.83

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