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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,919.05, 31,630.53 and 12,847.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,919.05, 31,630.53 and 12,847.51 is: 17,730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,919.05 : 31,630.53 = 12,847.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,919.05/31,630.53 = 12,847.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,919.05x = 31,630.53 × 12,847.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,919.05x = 406,373,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,373,550.48/22,919.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.82

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