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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.76, 30,859.92 and 16,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.76, 30,859.92 and 16,763.04 is: 23,133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.76 : 30,859.92 = 16,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.76/30,859.92 = 16,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.76x = 30,859.92 × 16,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.76x = 517,306,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,306,073.36/22,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,133.51

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