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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.42, 31,363.87 and 12,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.42, 31,363.87 and 12,657.80 is: 17,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.42 : 31,363.87 = 12,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.42/31,363.87 = 12,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.42x = 31,363.87 × 12,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.42x = 396,997,436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,997,436.87/22,727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.78

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