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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,813.66, 31,482.30 and 12,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,813.66, 31,482.30 and 12,741.72 is: 17,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,813.66 : 31,482.30 = 12,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,813.66/31,482.30 = 12,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,813.66x = 31,482.30 × 12,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,813.66x = 401,138,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,138,651.56/22,813.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,583.27

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