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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,827.08, 31,501.30 and 12,755.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,827.08, 31,501.30 and 12,755.53 is: 17,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,827.08 : 31,501.30 = 12,755.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,827.08/31,501.30 = 12,755.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,827.08x = 31,501.30 × 12,755.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,827.08x = 401,815,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,815,877.17/22,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,602.60

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