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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,824.61, 31,495.91 and 12,751.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,824.61, 31,495.91 and 12,751.65 is: 17,596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,824.61 : 31,495.91 = 12,751.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,824.61/31,495.91 = 12,751.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,824.61x = 31,495.91 × 12,751.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,824.61x = 401,624,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,624,953.17/22,824.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.14

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