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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,891.23, 31,591.35 and 12,819.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,891.23, 31,591.35 and 12,819.29 is: 17,691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,891.23 : 31,591.35 = 12,819.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,891.23/31,591.35 = 12,819.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,891.23x = 31,591.35 × 12,819.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,891.23x = 404,978,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,978,519.18/22,891.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.43

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