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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.70, 31,159.47 and 16,902.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.70, 31,159.47 and 16,902.45 is: 23,327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.70 : 31,159.47 = 16,902.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.70/31,159.47 = 16,902.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.70x = 31,159.47 × 16,902.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.70x = 526,671,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,671,383.70/22,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,327.06

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