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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.02, 31,709.97 and 12,906.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.02, 31,709.97 and 12,906.07 is: 17,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.02 : 31,709.97 = 12,906.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.02/31,709.97 = 12,906.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.02x = 31,709.97 × 12,906.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.02x = 409,251,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,251,013.24/22,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,811.32

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