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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.04, 31,524.93 and 12,773.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.04, 31,524.93 and 12,773.42 is: 17,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.04 : 31,524.93 = 12,773.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.04/31,524.93 = 12,773.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.04x = 31,524.93 × 12,773.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.04x = 402,681,171.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,681,171.36/22,844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.41

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