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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,751.55, 31,393.58 and 12,676.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,751.55, 31,393.58 and 12,676.77 is: 17,491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,751.55 : 31,393.58 = 12,676.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,751.55/31,393.58 = 12,676.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,751.55x = 31,393.58 × 12,676.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,751.55x = 397,969,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,969,129.75/22,751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,491.96

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