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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,357.77, 30,843.09 and 16,073.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,357.77, 30,843.09 and 16,073.79 is: 22,174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,357.77 : 30,843.09 = 16,073.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,357.77/30,843.09 = 16,073.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,357.77x = 30,843.09 × 16,073.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,357.77x = 495,765,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,765,351.61/22,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,174.19

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