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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,333.44, 30,781.44 and 16,734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,333.44, 30,781.44 and 16,734.72 is: 23,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,333.44 : 30,781.44 = 16,734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,333.44/30,781.44 = 16,734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,333.44x = 30,781.44 × 16,734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,333.44x = 515,118,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,118,779.60/22,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,064.91

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