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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.67, 31,363.99 and 12,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.67, 31,363.99 and 12,656.24 is: 17,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.67 : 31,363.99 = 12,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.67/31,363.99 = 12,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.67x = 31,363.99 × 12,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.67x = 396,950,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,950,184.80/22,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.50

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