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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,951.65, 31,674.54 and 12,883.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,951.65, 31,674.54 and 12,883.29 is: 17,779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,951.65 : 31,674.54 = 12,883.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,951.65/31,674.54 = 12,883.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,951.65x = 31,674.54 × 12,883.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,951.65x = 408,072,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,072,284.44/22,951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,779.65

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