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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.59, 30,785.94 and 12,881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.59, 30,785.94 and 12,881.13 is: 17,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.59 : 30,785.94 = 12,881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.59/30,785.94 = 12,881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.59x = 30,785.94 × 12,881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.59x = 396,557,695.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,557,695.31/22,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.82

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