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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.87, 30,782.03 and 13,812.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.87, 30,782.03 and 13,812.73 is: 19,055.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.87 : 30,782.03 = 13,812.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.87/30,782.03 = 13,812.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.87x = 30,782.03 × 13,812.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.87x = 425,183,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,183,723.22/22,312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,055.54

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