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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,519.62, 31,078.74 and 12,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,519.62, 31,078.74 and 12,962.40 is: 17,889.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,519.62 : 31,078.74 = 12,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,519.62/31,078.74 = 12,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,519.62x = 31,078.74 × 12,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,519.62x = 402,855,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,855,059.38/22,519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,889.07

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