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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,934.26, 31,652.52 and 12,727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,934.26, 31,652.52 and 12,727.58 is: 17,565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,934.26 : 31,652.52 = 12,727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,934.26/31,652.52 = 12,727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,934.26x = 31,652.52 × 12,727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,934.26x = 402,859,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,859,980.50/22,934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.86

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