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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.57, 31,709.01 and 12,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.57, 31,709.01 and 12,906.30 is: 17,810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.57 : 31,709.01 = 12,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.57/31,709.01 = 12,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.57x = 31,709.01 × 12,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.57x = 409,245,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,245,995.76/22,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,810.67

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