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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,331.76, 30,827.88 and 16,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,331.76, 30,827.88 and 16,363.68 is: 22,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,331.76 : 30,827.88 = 16,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,331.76/30,827.88 = 16,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,331.76x = 30,827.88 × 16,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,331.76x = 504,457,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,457,563.40/22,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,589.24

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