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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,719.67, 31,353.84 and 12,372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,719.67, 31,353.84 and 12,372.10 is: 17,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,719.67 : 31,353.84 = 12,372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,719.67/31,353.84 = 12,372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,719.67x = 31,353.84 × 12,372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,719.67x = 387,912,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,912,843.86/22,719.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,073.88

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