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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.84, 31,527.95 and 12,637.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.84, 31,527.95 and 12,637.01 is: 17,439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.84 : 31,527.95 = 12,637.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.84/31,527.95 = 12,637.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.84x = 31,527.95 × 12,637.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.84x = 398,418,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,418,798.60/22,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,439.45

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