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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,448.44, 30,981.36 and 16,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,448.44, 30,981.36 and 16,849.72 is: 23,254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,448.44 : 30,981.36 = 16,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,448.44/30,981.36 = 16,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,448.44x = 30,981.36 × 16,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,448.44x = 522,027,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,027,241.22/22,448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,254.50

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