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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.13, 30,923.78 and 16,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.13, 30,923.78 and 16,752.32 is: 23,099.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.13 : 30,923.78 = 16,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.13/30,923.78 = 16,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.13x = 30,923.78 × 16,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.13x = 518,044,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,044,935.75/22,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,099.03

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