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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,500.13, 31,049.25 and 12,939.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,500.13, 31,049.25 and 12,939.29 is: 17,855.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,500.13 : 31,049.25 = 12,939.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,500.13/31,049.25 = 12,939.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,500.13x = 31,049.25 × 12,939.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,500.13x = 401,755,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,755,373.74/22,500.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,855.69

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