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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.55, 31,719.65 and 12,777.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.55, 31,719.65 and 12,777.21 is: 17,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.55 : 31,719.65 = 12,777.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.55/31,719.65 = 12,777.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.55x = 31,719.65 × 12,777.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.55x = 405,288,565.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,288,565.29/22,985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,632.32

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