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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.44, 31,673.66 and 12,743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.44, 31,673.66 and 12,743.25 is: 17,585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.44 : 31,673.66 = 12,743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.44/31,673.66 = 12,743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.44x = 31,673.66 × 12,743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.44x = 403,625,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,625,367.80/22,952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,585.29

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