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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,827.66, 31,501.08 and 12,755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,827.66, 31,501.08 and 12,755.94 is: 17,602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,827.66 : 31,501.08 = 12,755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,827.66/31,501.08 = 12,755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,827.66x = 31,501.08 × 12,755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,827.66x = 401,825,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,825,886.42/22,827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,602.59

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