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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,775.23, 31,430.29 and 12,704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,775.23, 31,430.29 and 12,704.10 is: 17,531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,775.23 : 31,430.29 = 12,704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,775.23/31,430.29 = 12,704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,775.23x = 31,430.29 × 12,704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,775.23x = 399,293,547.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,293,547.19/22,775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,531.92

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