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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,814.11, 31,483.14 and 12,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,814.11, 31,483.14 and 12,742.70 is: 17,584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,814.11 : 31,483.14 = 12,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,814.11/31,483.14 = 12,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,814.11x = 31,483.14 × 12,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,814.11x = 401,180,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,180,074.55/22,814.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.73

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