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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,758.92, 31,407.44 and 12,687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,758.92, 31,407.44 and 12,687.99 is: 17,509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,758.92 : 31,407.44 = 12,687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,758.92/31,407.44 = 12,687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,758.92x = 31,407.44 × 12,687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,758.92x = 398,497,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,497,221.21/22,758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,509.50

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