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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,820.69, 31,491.43 and 12,747.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,820.69, 31,491.43 and 12,747.13 is: 17,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,820.69 : 31,491.43 = 12,747.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,820.69/31,491.43 = 12,747.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,820.69x = 31,491.43 × 12,747.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,820.69x = 401,425,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,425,352.10/22,820.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.41

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