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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,735.82, 31,389.80 and 16,757.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,735.82, 31,389.80 and 16,757.07 is: 23,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,735.82 : 31,389.80 = 16,757.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,735.82/31,389.80 = 16,757.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,735.82x = 31,389.80 × 16,757.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,735.82x = 526,000,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,000,992.10/22,735.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,135.35

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