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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.82, 31,355.68 and 16,773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.82, 31,355.68 and 16,773.69 is: 23,141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.82 : 31,355.68 = 16,773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.82/31,355.68 = 16,773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.82x = 31,355.68 × 16,773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.82x = 525,950,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,950,456.06/22,727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,141.26

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