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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,222.72, 91,826.76 and 16,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,222.72, 91,826.76 and 16,853.96 is: 25,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,222.72 : 91,826.76 = 16,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,222.72/91,826.76 = 16,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,222.72x = 91,826.76 × 16,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,222.72x = 1,547,644,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,644,539.97/61,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,278.92

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