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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,885.13, 31,580.08 and 12,811.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,885.13, 31,580.08 and 12,811.87 is: 17,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,885.13 : 31,580.08 = 12,811.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,885.13/31,580.08 = 12,811.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,885.13x = 31,580.08 × 12,811.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,885.13x = 404,599,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,599,887.00/22,885.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,679.60

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