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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.62, 31,066.44 and 12,951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.62, 31,066.44 and 12,951.78 is: 17,872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.62 : 31,066.44 = 12,951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.62/31,066.44 = 12,951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.62x = 31,066.44 × 12,951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.62x = 402,365,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,365,696.26/22,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,872.90

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