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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.22, 31,272.35 and 16,944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.22, 31,272.35 and 16,944.34 is: 23,386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.22 : 31,272.35 = 16,944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.22/31,272.35 = 16,944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.22x = 31,272.35 × 16,944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.22x = 529,889,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,889,331.00/22,658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,386.19

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