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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,745.76, 31,397.68 and 16,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,745.76, 31,397.68 and 16,825.12 is: 23,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,745.76 : 31,397.68 = 16,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,745.76/31,397.68 = 16,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,745.76x = 31,397.68 × 16,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,745.76x = 528,269,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,269,733.72/22,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,224.98

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