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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.91, 31,014.83 and 12,912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.91, 31,014.83 and 12,912.68 is: 17,818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.91 : 31,014.83 = 12,912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.91/31,014.83 = 12,912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.91x = 31,014.83 × 12,912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.91x = 400,484,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,484,684.86/22,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,818.39

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