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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,546.62, 31,095.45 and 16,894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,546.62, 31,095.45 and 16,894.62 is: 23,300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,546.62 : 31,095.45 = 16,894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,546.62/31,095.45 = 16,894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,546.62x = 31,095.45 × 16,894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,546.62x = 525,345,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,345,811.48/22,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,300.42

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