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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,824.28, 31,497.42 and 12,753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,824.28, 31,497.42 and 12,753.64 is: 17,599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,824.28 : 31,497.42 = 12,753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,824.28/31,497.42 = 12,753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,824.28x = 31,497.42 × 12,753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,824.28x = 401,706,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,706,755.61/22,824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.97

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