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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,822.78, 31,496.08 and 12,752.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,822.78, 31,496.08 and 12,752.33 is: 17,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,822.78 : 31,496.08 = 12,752.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,822.78/31,496.08 = 12,752.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,822.78x = 31,496.08 × 12,752.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,822.78x = 401,648,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,648,405.87/22,822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.58

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