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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,490.51, 31,037.90 and 12,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,490.51, 31,037.90 and 12,933.50 is: 17,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,490.51 : 31,037.90 = 12,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,490.51/31,037.90 = 12,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,490.51x = 31,037.90 × 12,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,490.51x = 401,428,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,428,459.79/22,490.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,848.80

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