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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,795.87, 31,455.51 and 12,724.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,795.87, 31,455.51 and 12,724.87 is: 17,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,795.87 : 31,455.51 = 12,724.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,795.87/31,455.51 = 12,724.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,795.87x = 31,455.51 × 12,724.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,795.87x = 400,267,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,267,275.53/22,795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,558.76

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