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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,791.30, 31,451.91 and 12,719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,791.30, 31,451.91 and 12,719.64 is: 17,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,791.30 : 31,451.91 = 12,719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,791.30/31,451.91 = 12,719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,791.30x = 31,451.91 × 12,719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,791.30x = 400,056,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,056,972.51/22,791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,553.06

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