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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,961.91, 31,687.58 and 12,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,961.91, 31,687.58 and 12,753.02 is: 17,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,961.91 : 31,687.58 = 12,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,961.91/31,687.58 = 12,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,961.91x = 31,687.58 × 12,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,961.91x = 404,112,327.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,112,327.60/22,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.25

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