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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,683.20, 31,302.80 and 12,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,683.20, 31,302.80 and 12,747.20 is: 17,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,683.20 : 31,302.80 = 12,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,683.20/31,302.80 = 12,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,683.20x = 31,302.80 × 12,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,683.20x = 399,022,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,022,831.91/22,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.12

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