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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,637.76, 31,221.23 and 16,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,637.76, 31,221.23 and 16,985.04 is: 23,425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,637.76 : 31,221.23 = 16,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,637.76/31,221.23 = 16,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,637.76x = 31,221.23 × 16,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,637.76x = 530,293,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,293,755.47/22,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,425.19

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