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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,819.93, 31,488.40 and 12,747.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,819.93, 31,488.40 and 12,747.09 is: 17,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,819.93 : 31,488.40 = 12,747.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,819.93/31,488.40 = 12,747.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,819.93x = 31,488.40 × 12,747.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,819.93x = 401,385,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,385,405.02/22,819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.25

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