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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,835.88, 31,510.98 and 12,899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,835.88, 31,510.98 and 12,899.88 is: 17,800.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,835.88 : 31,510.98 = 12,899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,835.88/31,510.98 = 12,899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,835.88x = 31,510.98 × 12,899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,835.88x = 406,487,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,487,860.68/22,835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,800.40

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