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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,824.99, 31,496.97 and 12,752.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,824.99, 31,496.97 and 12,752.91 is: 17,598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,824.99 : 31,496.97 = 12,752.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,824.99/31,496.97 = 12,752.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,824.99x = 31,496.97 × 12,752.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,824.99x = 401,678,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,678,023.68/22,824.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,598.17

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