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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.45, 31,526.62 and 12,773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.45, 31,526.62 and 12,773.89 is: 17,627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.45 : 31,526.62 = 12,773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.45/31,526.62 = 12,773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.45x = 31,526.62 × 12,773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.45x = 402,717,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,717,559.47/22,845.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.91

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