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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.26, 31,427.15 and 12,701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.26, 31,427.15 and 12,701.45 is: 17,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.26 : 31,427.15 = 12,701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.26/31,427.15 = 12,701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.26x = 31,427.15 × 12,701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.26x = 399,170,257.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,170,257.76/22,773.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,528.02

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