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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.87, 31,260.51 and 16,704.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.87, 31,260.51 and 16,704.69 is: 23,046.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.87 : 31,260.51 = 16,704.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.87/31,260.51 = 16,704.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.87x = 31,260.51 × 16,704.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.87x = 522,197,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,197,128.79/22,658.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,046.04

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