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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.14, 31,526.20 and 12,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.14, 31,526.20 and 12,773.54 is: 17,627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.14 : 31,526.20 = 12,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.14/31,526.20 = 12,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.14x = 31,526.20 × 12,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.14x = 402,701,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,701,282.74/22,845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.44

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