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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.54, 31,225.52 and 12,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.54, 31,225.52 and 12,555.76 is: 17,326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.54 : 31,225.52 = 12,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.54/31,225.52 = 12,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.54x = 31,225.52 × 12,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.54x = 392,059,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,059,978.87/22,627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.68

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