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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,950.27, 31,671.84 and 12,879.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,950.27, 31,671.84 and 12,879.42 is: 17,773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,950.27 : 31,671.84 = 12,879.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,950.27/31,671.84 = 12,879.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,950.27x = 31,671.84 × 12,879.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,950.27x = 407,914,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,914,929.53/22,950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,773.86

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