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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,752.98, 31,399.27 and 12,682.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,752.98, 31,399.27 and 12,682.07 is: 17,501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,752.98 : 31,399.27 = 12,682.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,752.98/31,399.27 = 12,682.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,752.98x = 31,399.27 × 12,682.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,752.98x = 398,207,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,207,651.30/22,752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,501.34

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