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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,488.62, 31,038.83 and 12,935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,488.62, 31,038.83 and 12,935.19 is: 17,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,488.62 : 31,038.83 = 12,935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,488.62/31,038.83 = 12,935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,488.62x = 31,038.83 × 12,935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,488.62x = 401,493,098.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,493,098.75/22,488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,853.17

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