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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,950.33, 31,671.33 and 12,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,950.33, 31,671.33 and 12,878.76 is: 17,772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,950.33 : 31,671.33 = 12,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,950.33/31,671.33 = 12,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,950.33x = 31,671.33 × 12,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,950.33x = 407,887,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,887,457.95/22,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.62

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