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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,819.93, 31,491.56 and 12,748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,819.93, 31,491.56 and 12,748.75 is: 17,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,819.93 : 31,491.56 = 12,748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,819.93/31,491.56 = 12,748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,819.93x = 31,491.56 × 12,748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,819.93x = 401,477,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,477,978.69/22,819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,593.31

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