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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,812.10, 31,478.43 and 12,738.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,812.10, 31,478.43 and 12,738.94 is: 17,578.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,812.10 : 31,478.43 = 12,738.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,812.10/31,478.43 = 12,738.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,812.10x = 31,478.43 × 12,738.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,812.10x = 401,001,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,001,831.06/22,812.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,578.47

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