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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,823.89, 31,493.84 and 12,751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,823.89, 31,493.84 and 12,751.08 is: 17,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,823.89 : 31,493.84 = 12,751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,823.89/31,493.84 = 12,751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,823.89x = 31,493.84 × 12,751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,823.89x = 401,580,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,580,473.35/22,823.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,594.74

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