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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,935.48, 31,661.46 and 16,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,935.48, 31,661.46 and 16,695.24 is: 23,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,935.48 : 31,661.46 = 16,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,935.48/31,661.46 = 16,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,935.48x = 31,661.46 × 16,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,935.48x = 528,595,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,595,673.45/22,935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.07

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