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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.52, 30,845.51 and 16,075.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.52, 30,845.51 and 16,075.54 is: 22,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.52 : 30,845.51 = 16,075.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.52/30,845.51 = 16,075.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.52x = 30,845.51 × 16,075.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.52x = 495,858,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,858,149.45/22,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.60

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