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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,687.70, 34,031.55 and 16,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,687.70, 34,031.55 and 16,855.70 is: 25,283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,687.70 : 34,031.55 = 16,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,687.70/34,031.55 = 16,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,687.70x = 34,031.55 × 16,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,687.70x = 573,625,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,625,597.34/22,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,283.55

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