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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,713.57, 31,336.02 and 16,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,713.57, 31,336.02 and 16,759.44 is: 23,121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,713.57 : 31,336.02 = 16,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,713.57/31,336.02 = 16,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,713.57x = 31,336.02 × 16,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,713.57x = 525,174,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,174,147.03/22,713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,121.60

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