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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,725.78, 31,361.66 and 12,654.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,725.78, 31,361.66 and 12,654.19 is: 17,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,725.78 : 31,361.66 = 12,654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,725.78/31,361.66 = 12,654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,725.78x = 31,361.66 × 12,654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,725.78x = 396,856,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,856,404.36/22,725.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,462.83

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