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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,835.93, 31,511.18 and 12,763.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,835.93, 31,511.18 and 12,763.31 is: 17,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,835.93 : 31,511.18 = 12,763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,835.93/31,511.18 = 12,763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,835.93x = 31,511.18 × 12,763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,835.93x = 402,186,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,186,894.99/22,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,612.02

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