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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,936.68, 31,652.02 and 12,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,936.68, 31,652.02 and 12,727.64 is: 17,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,936.68 : 31,652.02 = 12,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,936.68/31,652.02 = 12,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,936.68x = 31,652.02 × 12,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,936.68x = 402,855,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,855,515.83/22,936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,563.81

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