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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,702.41, 33,981.80 and 12,812.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,702.41, 33,981.80 and 12,812.31 is: 19,177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,702.41 : 33,981.80 = 12,812.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,702.41/33,981.80 = 12,812.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,702.41x = 33,981.80 × 12,812.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,702.41x = 435,385,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,385,291.90/22,702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,177.93

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