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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,695.93, 31,277.18 and 16,647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,695.93, 31,277.18 and 16,647.85 is: 22,942.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,695.93 : 31,277.18 = 16,647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,695.93/31,277.18 = 16,647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,695.93x = 31,277.18 × 16,647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,695.93x = 520,697,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,697,852.69/22,695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,942.34

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