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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,825.96, 31,497.40 and 12,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,825.96, 31,497.40 and 12,754.80 is: 17,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,825.96 : 31,497.40 = 12,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,825.96/31,497.40 = 12,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,825.96x = 31,497.40 × 12,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,825.96x = 401,743,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,743,037.52/22,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,600.27

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