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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,544.43, 31,113.63 and 12,984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,544.43, 31,113.63 and 12,984.63 is: 17,920.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,544.43 : 31,113.63 = 12,984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,544.43/31,113.63 = 12,984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,544.43x = 31,113.63 × 12,984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,544.43x = 403,998,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,998,973.51/22,544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,920.12

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