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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,790.13, 31,451.95 and 12,720.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,790.13, 31,451.95 and 12,720.53 is: 17,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,790.13 : 31,451.95 = 12,720.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,790.13/31,451.95 = 12,720.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,790.13x = 31,451.95 × 12,720.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,790.13x = 400,085,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,085,316.27/22,790.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.20

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