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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.76, 31,372.84 and 16,807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.76, 31,372.84 and 16,807.08 is: 23,200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.76 : 31,372.84 = 16,807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.76/31,372.84 = 16,807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.76x = 31,372.84 × 16,807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.76x = 527,285,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,285,831.71/22,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.08

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