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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,947.06, 31,670.52 and 12,879.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,947.06, 31,670.52 and 12,879.58 is: 17,775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,947.06 : 31,670.52 = 12,879.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,947.06/31,670.52 = 12,879.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,947.06x = 31,670.52 × 12,879.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,947.06x = 407,902,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,902,995.98/22,947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,775.83

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