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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,821.24, 31,492.18 and 12,747.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,821.24, 31,492.18 and 12,747.67 is: 17,591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,821.24 : 31,492.18 = 12,747.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,821.24/31,492.18 = 12,747.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,821.24x = 31,492.18 × 12,747.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,821.24x = 401,451,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,451,918.22/22,821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.15

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