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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,714.57, 31,337.40 and 16,760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,714.57, 31,337.40 and 16,760.44 is: 23,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,714.57 : 31,337.40 = 16,760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,714.57/31,337.40 = 16,760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,714.57x = 31,337.40 × 16,760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,714.57x = 525,228,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,228,612.46/22,714.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,122.98

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