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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,829.61, 31,504.77 and 12,758.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,829.61, 31,504.77 and 12,758.05 is: 17,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,829.61 : 31,504.77 = 12,758.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,829.61/31,504.77 = 12,758.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,829.61x = 31,504.77 × 12,758.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,829.61x = 401,939,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,939,241.48/22,829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,606.05

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