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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,930.67, 31,629.75 and 16,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,930.67, 31,629.75 and 16,566.62 is: 22,851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,930.67 : 31,629.75 = 16,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,930.67/31,629.75 = 16,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,930.67x = 31,629.75 × 16,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,930.67x = 523,997,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,997,890.80/22,930.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,851.40

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