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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,741.06, 31,384.96 and 12,671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,741.06, 31,384.96 and 12,671.14 is: 17,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,741.06 : 31,384.96 = 12,671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,741.06/31,384.96 = 12,671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,741.06x = 31,384.96 × 12,671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,741.06x = 397,683,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,683,222.05/22,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,487.45

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