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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,813.71, 31,479.81 and 12,740.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,813.71, 31,479.81 and 12,740.87 is: 17,580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,813.71 : 31,479.81 = 12,740.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,813.71/31,479.81 = 12,740.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,813.71x = 31,479.81 × 12,740.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,813.71x = 401,080,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,080,216.72/22,813.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.66

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