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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.16, 31,267.80 and 16,709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.16, 31,267.80 and 16,709.94 is: 23,053.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.16 : 31,267.80 = 16,709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.16/31,267.80 = 16,709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.16x = 31,267.80 × 16,709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.16x = 522,483,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,483,061.93/22,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,053.27

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