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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,835.17, 31,511.59 and 12,763.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,835.17, 31,511.59 and 12,763.63 is: 17,613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,835.17 : 31,511.59 = 12,763.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,835.17/31,511.59 = 12,763.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,835.17x = 31,511.59 × 12,763.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,835.17x = 402,202,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,202,275.47/22,835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.28

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