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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.69, 30,997.73 and 16,765.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.69, 30,997.73 and 16,765.57 is: 23,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.69 : 30,997.73 = 16,765.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.69/30,997.73 = 16,765.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.69x = 30,997.73 × 16,765.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.69x = 519,694,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,694,528.33/22,440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.59

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