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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,653.64, 31,225.38 and 16,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,653.64, 31,225.38 and 16,901.32 is: 23,296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,653.64 : 31,225.38 = 16,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,653.64/31,225.38 = 16,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,653.64x = 31,225.38 × 16,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,653.64x = 527,750,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,750,139.50/22,653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,296.48

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