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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,750.56, 31,392.95 and 12,678.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,750.56, 31,392.95 and 12,678.26 is: 17,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,750.56 : 31,392.95 = 12,678.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,750.56/31,392.95 = 12,678.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,750.56x = 31,392.95 × 12,678.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,750.56x = 398,007,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,007,761.91/22,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,494.42

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