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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,948.76, 31,669.79 and 12,877.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,948.76, 31,669.79 and 12,877.94 is: 17,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,948.76 : 31,669.79 = 12,877.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,948.76/31,669.79 = 12,877.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,948.76x = 31,669.79 × 12,877.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,948.76x = 407,841,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,841,432.69/22,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,771.83

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