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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,803.28, 31,468.62 and 12,731.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,803.28, 31,468.62 and 12,731.13 is: 17,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,803.28 : 31,468.62 = 12,731.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,803.28/31,468.62 = 12,731.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,803.28x = 31,468.62 × 12,731.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,803.28x = 400,631,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,631,092.14/22,803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,569.01

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