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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,470.48, 31,007.43 and 12,907.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,470.48, 31,007.43 and 12,907.35 is: 17,811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,470.48 : 31,007.43 = 12,907.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,470.48/31,007.43 = 12,907.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,470.48x = 31,007.43 × 12,907.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,470.48x = 400,223,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,223,751.61/22,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,811.09

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