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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,682.16, 31,292.64 and 16,727.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,682.16, 31,292.64 and 16,727.94 is: 23,078.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,682.16 : 31,292.64 = 16,727.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,682.16/31,292.64 = 16,727.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,682.16x = 31,292.64 × 16,727.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,682.16x = 523,461,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,461,404.36/22,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,078.11

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