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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,541.69, 31,134.16 and 16,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,541.69, 31,134.16 and 16,901.05 is: 23,343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,541.69 : 31,134.16 = 16,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,541.69/31,134.16 = 16,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,541.69x = 31,134.16 × 16,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,541.69x = 526,199,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,199,910.36/22,541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,343.42

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