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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,735.58, 31,377.11 and 12,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,735.58, 31,377.11 and 12,663.77 is: 17,477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,735.58 : 31,377.11 = 12,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,735.58/31,377.11 = 12,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,735.58x = 31,377.11 × 12,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,735.58x = 397,352,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,352,284.10/22,735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,477.12

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