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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,854.62, 31,542.30 and 12,783.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,854.62, 31,542.30 and 12,783.62 is: 17,643.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,854.62 : 31,542.30 = 12,783.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,854.62/31,542.30 = 12,783.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,854.62x = 31,542.30 × 12,783.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,854.62x = 403,224,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,224,855.98/22,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,643.03

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