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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,819.07, 31,489.97 and 12,747.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,819.07, 31,489.97 and 12,747.65 is: 17,591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,819.07 : 31,489.97 = 12,747.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,819.07/31,489.97 = 12,747.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,819.07x = 31,489.97 × 12,747.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,819.07x = 401,422,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,422,894.88/22,819.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.56

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