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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,901.98, 31,588.96 and 16,110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,901.98, 31,588.96 and 16,110.41 is: 22,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,901.98 : 31,588.96 = 16,110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,901.98/31,588.96 = 16,110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,901.98x = 31,588.96 × 16,110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,901.98x = 508,911,097.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,911,097.07/22,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,221.27

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