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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,774.40, 31,428.73 and 12,703.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,774.40, 31,428.73 and 12,703.49 is: 17,530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,774.40 : 31,428.73 = 12,703.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,774.40/31,428.73 = 12,703.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,774.40x = 31,428.73 × 12,703.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,774.40x = 399,254,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,254,550.80/22,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,530.85

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