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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,711.08, 31,332.56 and 16,756.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,711.08, 31,332.56 and 16,756.94 is: 23,118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,711.08 : 31,332.56 = 16,756.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,711.08/31,332.56 = 16,756.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,711.08x = 31,332.56 × 16,756.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,711.08x = 525,037,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,037,827.97/22,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,118.14

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