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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,216.70, 31,995.27 and 22,871.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,216.70, 31,995.27 and 22,871.10 is: 31,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,216.70 : 31,995.27 = 22,871.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,216.70/31,995.27 = 22,871.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,216.70x = 31,995.27 × 22,871.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,216.70x = 731,767,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,767,019.70/23,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,518.99

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