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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,794.87, 31,454.13 and 12,723.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,794.87, 31,454.13 and 12,723.87 is: 17,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,794.87 : 31,454.13 = 12,723.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,794.87/31,454.13 = 12,723.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,794.87x = 31,454.13 × 12,723.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,794.87x = 400,218,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,218,261.08/22,794.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,557.38

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