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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.76, 30,861.30 and 16,764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.76, 30,861.30 and 16,764.04 is: 23,134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.76 : 30,861.30 = 16,764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.76/30,861.30 = 16,764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.76x = 30,861.30 × 16,764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.76x = 517,360,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,360,067.65/22,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,134.89

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