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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,659.62, 31,261.55 and 16,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,659.62, 31,261.55 and 16,705.44 is: 23,047.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659.62 : 31,261.55 = 16,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659.62/31,261.55 = 16,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659.62x = 31,261.55 × 16,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659.62x = 522,237,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,237,864.30/22,659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.08

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