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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,614.93, 31,176.32 and 16,239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,614.93, 31,176.32 and 16,239.48 is: 22,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,614.93 : 31,176.32 = 16,239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,614.93/31,176.32 = 16,239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,614.93x = 31,176.32 × 16,239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,614.93x = 506,287,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,287,143.92/22,614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,387.30

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