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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,022.52, 31,766.64 and 16,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,022.52, 31,766.64 and 16,659.04 is: 22,986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,022.52 : 31,766.64 = 16,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,022.52/31,766.64 = 16,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,022.52x = 31,766.64 × 16,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,022.52x = 529,201,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,201,726.43/23,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,986.26

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