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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,579.61, 31,140.27 and 16,927.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,579.61, 31,140.27 and 16,927.11 is: 23,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,579.61 : 31,140.27 = 16,927.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,579.61/31,140.27 = 16,927.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,579.61x = 31,140.27 × 16,927.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,579.61x = 527,114,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,114,775.72/22,579.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,344.73

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