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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,563.73, 31,119.06 and 16,911.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,563.73, 31,119.06 and 16,911.75 is: 23,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,563.73 : 31,119.06 = 16,911.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,563.73/31,119.06 = 16,911.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,563.73x = 31,119.06 × 16,911.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,563.73x = 526,277,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,277,762.96/22,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,324.06

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