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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,920.05, 31,631.91 and 12,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,920.05, 31,631.91 and 12,848.51 is: 17,732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,920.05 : 31,631.91 = 12,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,920.05/31,631.91 = 12,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,920.05x = 31,631.91 × 12,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,920.05x = 406,422,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,422,911.95/22,920.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,732.20

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