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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.18, 31,266.46 and 16,709.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.18, 31,266.46 and 16,709.00 is: 23,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.18 : 31,266.46 = 16,709.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.18/31,266.46 = 16,709.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.18x = 31,266.46 × 16,709.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.18x = 522,431,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,431,316.53/22,663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,051.99

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