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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.88, 31,268.80 and 16,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.88, 31,268.80 and 16,710.68 is: 23,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.88 : 31,268.80 = 16,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.88/31,268.80 = 16,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.88x = 31,268.80 × 16,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.88x = 522,522,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,522,910.78/22,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,054.30

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