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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,730.63, 31,368.87 and 12,659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,730.63, 31,368.87 and 12,659.49 is: 17,470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,730.63 : 31,368.87 = 12,659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,730.63/31,368.87 = 12,659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,730.63x = 31,368.87 × 12,659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,730.63x = 397,113,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,113,896.08/22,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,470.43

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