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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,784.51, 31,442.58 and 12,712.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,784.51, 31,442.58 and 12,712.34 is: 17,543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,784.51 : 31,442.58 = 12,712.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,784.51/31,442.58 = 12,712.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,784.51x = 31,442.58 × 12,712.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,784.51x = 399,708,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,708,610.22/22,784.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,543.00

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