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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,920.50, 31,623.18 and 12,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,920.50, 31,623.18 and 12,847.54 is: 17,725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,920.50 : 31,623.18 = 12,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,920.50/31,623.18 = 12,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,920.50x = 31,623.18 × 12,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,920.50x = 406,280,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,280,069.98/22,920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,725.62

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