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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.17, 31,425.49 and 12,701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.17, 31,425.49 and 12,701.02 is: 17,526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.17 : 31,425.49 = 12,701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.17/31,425.49 = 12,701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.17x = 31,425.49 × 12,701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.17x = 399,135,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,135,777.00/22,773.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.58

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