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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,513.77, 31,070.18 and 12,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,513.77, 31,070.18 and 12,955.10 is: 17,878.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,513.77 : 31,070.18 = 12,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,513.77/31,070.18 = 12,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,513.77x = 31,070.18 × 12,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,513.77x = 402,517,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,517,165.95/22,513.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,878.71

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