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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,804.97, 31,470.55 and 12,733.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,804.97, 31,470.55 and 12,733.58 is: 17,572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,804.97 : 31,470.55 = 12,733.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,804.97/31,470.55 = 12,733.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,804.97x = 31,470.55 × 12,733.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,804.97x = 400,732,760.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,732,760.21/22,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,572.17

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