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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,862.67, 31,533.53 and 16,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,862.67, 31,533.53 and 16,141.29 is: 22,263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,862.67 : 31,533.53 = 16,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,862.67/31,533.53 = 16,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,862.67x = 31,533.53 × 16,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,862.67x = 508,991,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,991,771.75/22,862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.01

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