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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,746.76, 31,399.06 and 16,826.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,746.76, 31,399.06 and 16,826.12 is: 23,226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,746.76 : 31,399.06 = 16,826.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,746.76/31,399.06 = 16,826.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,746.76x = 31,399.06 × 16,826.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,746.76x = 528,324,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,324,351.45/22,746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.36

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