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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858, 31,544.04 and 12,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858, 31,544.04 and 12,923.92 is: 17,835.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858 : 31,544.04 = 12,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858/31,544.04 = 12,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858x = 31,544.04 × 12,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858x = 407,672,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,672,649.44/22,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,835.01

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