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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,786.26, 31,444.99 and 12,714.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,786.26, 31,444.99 and 12,714.09 is: 17,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,786.26 : 31,444.99 = 12,714.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,786.26/31,444.99 = 12,714.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,786.26x = 31,444.99 × 12,714.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,786.26x = 399,794,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,794,432.91/22,786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,545.42

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