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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,881.27, 31,572.52 and 12,810.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,881.27, 31,572.52 and 12,810.14 is: 17,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,881.27 : 31,572.52 = 12,810.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,881.27/31,572.52 = 12,810.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,881.27x = 31,572.52 × 12,810.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,881.27x = 404,448,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,448,401.35/22,881.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,675.96

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