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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,797.68, 31,462.38 and 12,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,797.68, 31,462.38 and 12,728.10 is: 17,565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,797.68 : 31,462.38 = 12,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,797.68/31,462.38 = 12,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,797.68x = 31,462.38 × 12,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,797.68x = 400,456,318.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,456,318.88/22,797.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,565.66

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