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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,525.84, 31,066.80 and 16,873.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,525.84, 31,066.80 and 16,873.87 is: 23,271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,525.84 : 31,066.80 = 16,873.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,525.84/31,066.80 = 16,873.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,525.84x = 31,066.80 × 16,873.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,525.84x = 524,217,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,217,144.52/22,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.81

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