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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.83, 31,674.78 and 12,881.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.83, 31,674.78 and 12,881.26 is: 17,776.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.83 : 31,674.78 = 12,881.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.83/31,674.78 = 12,881.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.83x = 31,674.78 × 12,881.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.83x = 408,011,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,011,076.62/22,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,776.07

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