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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,856.41, 31,542.01 and 12,785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,856.41, 31,542.01 and 12,785.28 is: 17,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,856.41 : 31,542.01 = 12,785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,856.41/31,542.01 = 12,785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,856.41x = 31,542.01 × 12,785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,856.41x = 403,273,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,273,279.37/22,856.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,643.77

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