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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,847.70, 31,529.61 and 12,776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,847.70, 31,529.61 and 12,776.04 is: 17,630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,847.70 : 31,529.61 = 12,776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,847.70/31,529.61 = 12,776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,847.70x = 31,529.61 × 12,776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,847.70x = 402,823,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,823,558.54/22,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,630.81

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