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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.20, 31,433.90 and 12,706.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.20, 31,433.90 and 12,706.63 is: 17,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.20 : 31,433.90 = 12,706.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.20/31,433.90 = 12,706.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.20x = 31,433.90 × 12,706.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.20x = 399,418,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,418,951.81/22,778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,535.14

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