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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.45, 31,708.50 and 12,905.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.45, 31,708.50 and 12,905.91 is: 17,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.45 : 31,708.50 = 12,905.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.45/31,708.50 = 12,905.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.45x = 31,708.50 × 12,905.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.45x = 409,227,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,227,047.24/22,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,809.94

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