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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,821.57, 31,493.41 and 12,750.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,821.57, 31,493.41 and 12,750.15 is: 17,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,821.57 : 31,493.41 = 12,750.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,821.57/31,493.41 = 12,750.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,821.57x = 31,493.41 × 12,750.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,821.57x = 401,545,701.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,545,701.51/22,821.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.01

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