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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,493.71, 31,035.06 and 12,933.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,493.71, 31,035.06 and 12,933.07 is: 17,844.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,493.71 : 31,035.06 = 12,933.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,493.71/31,035.06 = 12,933.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,493.71x = 31,035.06 × 12,933.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,493.71x = 401,378,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,378,603.43/22,493.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,844.04

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