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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.35, 30,923.55 and 16,751.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.35, 30,923.55 and 16,751.21 is: 23,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.35 : 30,923.55 = 16,751.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.35/30,923.55 = 16,751.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.35x = 30,923.55 × 16,751.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.35x = 518,006,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,006,725.38/22,425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,099.16

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