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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,533.94, 31,059.57 and 16,935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,533.94, 31,059.57 and 16,935.22 is: 23,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,533.94 : 31,059.57 = 16,935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,533.94/31,059.57 = 16,935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,533.94x = 31,059.57 × 16,935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,533.94x = 526,000,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,000,651.06/22,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,342.60

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