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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,712.08, 31,333.94 and 16,757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,712.08, 31,333.94 and 16,757.94 is: 23,119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,712.08 : 31,333.94 = 16,757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,712.08/31,333.94 = 16,757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,712.08x = 31,333.94 × 16,757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,712.08x = 525,092,286.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,092,286.48/22,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,119.52

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