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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,217.94, 46,785.60 and 16,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,217.94, 46,785.60 and 16,396.56 is: 24,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,217.94 : 46,785.60 = 16,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,217.94/46,785.60 = 16,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,217.94x = 46,785.60 × 16,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,217.94x = 767,122,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,122,897.54/31,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.14

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