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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,738.03, 31,392.83 and 16,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,738.03, 31,392.83 and 16,759.28 is: 23,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,738.03 : 31,392.83 = 16,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,738.03/31,392.83 = 16,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,738.03x = 31,392.83 × 16,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,738.03x = 526,121,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,121,227.96/22,738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,138.38

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