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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.55, 31,211.96 and 16,669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.55, 31,211.96 and 16,669.44 is: 22,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.55 : 31,211.96 = 16,669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.55/31,211.96 = 16,669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.55x = 31,211.96 × 16,669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.55x = 520,285,811.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,285,811.16/22,623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.53

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