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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,771.73, 31,424.93 and 12,700.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,771.73, 31,424.93 and 12,700.19 is: 17,526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,771.73 : 31,424.93 = 12,700.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,771.73/31,424.93 = 12,700.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,771.73x = 31,424.93 × 12,700.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,771.73x = 399,102,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,102,581.74/22,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.23

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