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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.83, 31,220.92 and 12,552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.83, 31,220.92 and 12,552.27 is: 17,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.83 : 31,220.92 = 12,552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.83/31,220.92 = 12,552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.83x = 31,220.92 × 12,552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.83x = 391,893,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,893,417.49/22,623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.15

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