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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,736.03, 31,390.07 and 16,757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,736.03, 31,390.07 and 16,757.28 is: 23,135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,736.03 : 31,390.07 = 16,757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,736.03/31,390.07 = 16,757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,736.03x = 31,390.07 × 16,757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,736.03x = 526,012,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,012,108.42/22,736.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,135.62

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